Taehyung, a quiet and gentle omega, has always carried a secret love for Jungkook. But that love shatters the day he learns the painful truth—Jungkook never loved him. He was only a pawn, used in a cruel game of revenge against Taehyung’s family.

Heartbroken but composed, Taehyung returns home, only to face another nightmare. His father, Johan, is drowning in debt, his business on the brink of collapse. With no means to repay the massive loans, Johan makes a devastating decision: he sells Taehyung off to Bogum, a powerful alpha, as compensation.

With no other choice, Taehyung accepts his fate and marries Bogum. But the shock doesn't end there. After the wedding, Bogum brings him to live with Lisa—his first wife.

And she was five months pregnant with Bogum’s child.

Now trapped in a loveless marriage, living under the same roof as a woman carrying his new husband’s child, Taehyung must find a way to survive in a world that never gave him a choice. But fate is far from done with him… and not everyone in this house wants him gone or will fate deal him another blow?

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Jungkook, 24 — The Ruthless Alpha Business Tycoon

Ruthless. Unshakable. Commanding both the boardroom and every room he walks into, Jungkook is a 24-year-old alpha with a sharp mind for business and a heart he keeps locked away. As the CEO of one of the fastest-growing conglomerates, he’s built an empire with relentless ambition and calculated precision — never hesitating, never apologizing.

But beneath the flawless image and cold confidence lies a truth he can’t erase.

In a past life, Jungkook betrayed the only person who ever truly mattered — Taehyung.

That one mistake, born out of fear, pride, or something darker, left scars deeper than time could heal.Now, no amount of power or success can silence the guilt that haunts him.

Taehyung isn’t just his past — he’s his greatest regret.

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Taehyung, 24 — The Omega Trapped by Love, Betrayal, and Sacrifice

At just 24, Kim Taehyung has lived a life shaped by pain. An omega with no job, no freedom, and no control over his future — his only treasure was the love he once held for Jeon Jungkook, his childhood best friend and first love. Taehyung gave him everything — his trust, his heart, his soul.

But love can be cruel.

When Taehyung discovered Jungkook’s betrayal, it shattered him. The tears wouldn’t stop. His eyes swelled with heartbreak, his chest with disbelief. His world turned cold, and no apology could ever undo the wound left behind.

In the aftermath, life forced him into yet another cruel twist of fate.

To save his father from crushing debts, Taehyung agreed to marry Park Bogum — a stranger, a deal, a transaction dressed as a wedding.But fate wasn’t done playing with him yet.

After the vows were spoken, Taehyung learned the truth — Bogum was already married. And his wife was five months pregnant.

Now, trapped in a loveless marriage built on lies and sacrifice, Taehyung carries a broken heart, shattered dreams, and a future that no longer feels like his own.

SUPORTING ROLE

Park Bogum, 30 — The Alpha Who Bought Beauty, Not Love

At 30, Park Bogum stands tall as the perfect alpha — successful, respected, and always in control. With wealth at his fingertips and a sharp mind for power plays, he rarely needs to ask twice to get what he wants. And what he wanted... was Kim Taehyung.

Already married to Lisa — his first mate and soon-to-be the mother of his child — Bogum should have had everything. A family. Stability. A future.

But when he saw Taehyung, broken and desperate, beauty wrapped in sorrow, he made a calculated move. He offered Taehyung’s father a way out of financial ruin — a generous offer, but not a selfless one.

The condition? Taehyung.

It wasn’t love that drove Bogum to the altar for a second time. It was obsession. A hunger to possess something delicate, rare, and tragically beautiful. Taehyung became a prize — not a partner.

Now, with one mate carrying his child and another wearing a wedding ring he never asked for, Bogum balances two lives built on imbalance. One filled with duty. The other with quiet, aching tension.

He does not love Taehyung. But he cannot let him go.

Because in Bogum’s world, beauty is something to be owned — even if it breaks in your hands.

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Lisa, 28 — The Omega Torn Between Love, Loyalty, and an Unexpected Bond

At 28, Lisa is everything the world expects an omega to be — graceful, gentle, and warm-hearted. A rising fashion designer with a soft voice and a softer soul, she’s used to stitching beauty into the broken — both in fabric and in life.

Married to Park Bogum, Lisa lives in a quiet war of the heart. She knows her husband well — his cold ambition, his possessiveness, the shadows behind his charm. And yet... she loves him. Even when it hurts.

Now pregnant with his child, Lisa should be preparing for the happiest chapter of her life. Instead, her world shifts when Taehyung — her husband’s second mate — enters her home.

Broken. Quiet. Beautiful in a way that aches.

Lisa sees the sadness in his eyes, the way he flinches at love, the way he tries to disappear. And she can’t turn away. Because while Bogum married Taehyung for his beauty, Lisa sees his pain — and chooses kindness.

She becomes his quiet protector. A gentle hand in a house built on coldness. She cares for him, comforts him, even as her heart quietly breaks.

Lisa doesn’t hate Taehyung.

She doesn’t hate Bogum, either.

But sometimes, love isn’t about choosing sides — it’s about surviving in the space between them.

And in that space, Lisa begins to wonder if she’s strong enough to save someone else… without losing herself.

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Kim Seokjin, 27 — The Omega with a Mother’s Heart and a Lover’s Strength

At 27, Kim Seokjin has crafted a quiet life of elegance and care. A talented jewelry designer with an eye for beauty and detail, he weaves emotion into everything he creates — much like the way he’s spent his life protecting the ones he loves.

An omega, yes — but never weak.

He’s Jeon Jungkook’s older brother, though he’s always felt more like a mother than a sibling. After the loss of their parents, it was Jin who wiped Jungkook’s tears, held his shaking hands, and taught him how to be strong in a world that demanded obedience from omegas. His love for Jungkook runs deep — fierce, unconditional, and painfully loyal.

But love isn’t just something he gives to his brother.

Jin is also the husband and heart of Kim Namjoon — the steady alpha who sees his worth, not just his beauty. Together, they’ve built a partnership of mutual respect, deep affection, and shared dreams. Where others tried to control Jin, Namjoon gave him freedom. Where others tried to dim his light, Namjoon helped him shine.

Still, when Jungkook's mistakes leave another omega—Taehyung—shattered, Jin feels the ache in his bones. He knows what it means to be broken by love. He knows how long it takes to heal.

And so, once again, Jin becomes a quiet guardian.

Not just to Jungkook, but to Taehyung — the boy who loved too deeply and paid too dearly.

Because for Jin, love is not just something you fall into.

It’s something you protect. Something you fight for.

Even when it breaks your heart in the process.

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Kim Namjoon, 26 — The Ruthless Alpha with a Soft Spot for Family and a Fierce Love for One Omega

At 26, Kim Namjoon has built a name that commands respect — and fear. A sharp-minded businessman with a reputation for being ruthless in the boardroom, he makes no apologies for the empire he’s built or the power he wields.

But behind the cold precision and commanding presence lies a heart that beats for only a few.

Namjoon is a man who rarely shows emotion, but when it comes to Kim Seokjin — his husband, his mate, his anchor — his walls crumble. Jin is his safe place, his reason to slow down, the only one who sees the man behind the mask. For Jin, Namjoon softens. For Jin, he loves without limits.

He is also Jeon Jungkook’s brother-in-law — but in every way that matters, he’s more like a father figure. Namjoon took Jungkook under his wing when he was still a boy, guiding him with quiet authority and patient understanding. He loves him fiercely, even when Jungkook makes mistakes too big to ignore.

So when Jungkook’s betrayal leaves Taehyung devastated, Namjoon is torn.

He won’t excuse Jungkook’s actions — but he won’t abandon him either.

Caught between loyalty to his brother and the quiet empathy his husband has for the broken omega now tangled in their family’s web, Namjoon tries to keep the balance. But love, betrayal, and the weight of family make even the strongest man falter.

And beneath the armor of a ruthless alpha…

Is a man trying to protect everyone — even when it hurts.

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Park Jimin, 21 — The Gentle Omega Carrying the Weight of Dreams and Devotion

At just 21, Park Jimin is already carrying more than most omegas his age ever should.

A top student with a mind sharpened by hardship and a heart softened by love, Jimin’s only goal is clear: to succeed, so he can help the one person who’s always protected him — his older brother, Taehyung.

Taehyung gave up everything to raise Jimin. Now, Jimin wants to give it all back.

But life hasn’t made it easy. Despite his intelligence and determination, no one wants to hire an omega fresh out of school — especially one with no powerful alpha behind him. So he pushes himself harder. Studies longer. Sleeps less. All in the hope that one day, he can free his brother from the pain he’s silently enduring.

And in the middle of all this pressure, there’s one person who makes the world feel a little lighter: Min Yoongi.

Suga. His best friend. His safe space. The alpha who sees past the surface and treats him not as a fragile omega, but as an equal — a partner. Their bond is soft, unspoken, and growing. Jimin doesn’t dare call it love yet... but his heart knows.

Despite his youth, Jimin carries an old soul. One built on sacrifice, struggle, and silent strength. He may look delicate, but beneath the gentle smiles is a boy ready to fight — for his future, for his brother, and maybe… for love.

Because sometimes the smallest flame burns the brightest.

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Min Yoongi, 22 — The Silent Alpha, Bound by Loyalty, Lit by Love

Min Yoongi was never loud. He didn’t need to be.

At 22, he’s a top student with a brilliant mind, a sharp tongue when needed, and a future already carved out for him. As the heir to one of the most powerful business empires in the country, Yoongi’s path was written before he could choose it — graduate, take over the family, lead with power.

But Yoongi’s heart had its own agenda.

From the moment he first saw Park Jimin, something shifted. It wasn’t just attraction — it was recognition. As if his heart had been waiting for someone exactly like him: soft but strong, kind but guarded, broken in quiet places that Yoongi longed to heal.

Love, for Yoongi, came instantly. And deeply.

Jimin became his best friend first. The one person who saw Yoongi, not the Min family name. But Yoongi’s love only grew stronger with time. He wants to protect him. Support him. Take his burdens and carry them for him.

But Jimin refuses.

Proud, determined, and quietly suffering, Jimin insists on standing on his own — not because he doesn’t trust Yoongi, but because he wants to repay his brother, Taehyung, through his own strength. Yoongi understands… but it doesn’t make it any easier to watch the person he loves struggle.

Yoongi is also Jungkook’s cousin — and though they were raised more like brothers, Yoongi sees the cracks Jungkook tries to hide. He cares for him, even when he disagrees with the choices he’s made, especially when it comes to Taehyung.

Yoongi is not the loud alpha.

He is the quiet one — the steady one.

And when the time comes, he’ll fight silently, fiercely… for Jimin.

Because love isn’t about saving someone.

It’s about standing beside them until they can save themselves.

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Taehyung, a quiet and gentle omega, has always carried a secret love for Jungkook. But that love shatters the day he learns the painful truth — Jungkook never loved him. He was only a pawn, used in a cruel game of revenge against Taehyung’s family.

Now alone, Taehyung thinks about the betrayal. About the things Jungkook used to say to him in the past — the care, the love, the happiness, the warm love he once shared with him. All of it now felt like a cruel lie.

He looks up at the sky, his heart heavy, his chest tight with sorrow. Silent tears begin to fall.

"How can he do that to me?" he whispers, his voice trembling. "Am I not a lovable person...?"

The rain begins to pour, and Taehyung lets it hide his tears. He cries — not loudly, not broken — but deeply, silently. A kind of pain that only betrayal can carve into someone’s soul.

After a long moment, soaked and shaking, Taehyung returns home.

As he enters the house, he hears voices — his father, Johan, is speaking with someone in the next room. He listens for a moment and hears the words that shake him: Taehyung’s wedding.

His heart sinks, and he walks in.

"Dad..." he says quietly. "What are you talking about?"

Johan turns to his son, his eyes tired, his voice low. “Taehyung, I need to tell you something important.”

He shares every detail with him — about the debts, about the business, about the people threatening his life. The weight of his failures hangs heavy in the room.

“If I can’t pay the debts, they will kill me,” Johan says, voice cracking. “So, child… can you help me with that? Can you marry someone, so they pay all my debts after your marriage with them?”

There’s a long silence. Taehyung stares at his father, eyes wide, heart pounding.

Johan continues, desperate now. “If you agree, then I will say yes to him. Okay? Please, baby… you know I love you, and your mother, and also your younger brother. I’m doing this for your mom and brother… and also for your sake. I hope you understand.”

Taehyung lowers his head, his lips trembling. His voice is quiet but firm.

“I know, Dad. I know you love me, and my mom, and Jimin. I know you always do good for us,” he says. “I agree to the marriage… if this marriage helps you save the business.”

He steps closer, tears in his eyes.

“But you have to promise me… that you will never force Jimin to marry someone like you’re doing with me,” Taehyung says, voice cracking. “You must always agree with Jimin’s wishes, and fulfill all his dreams… so he can achieve his goals.”

He takes his father's hands in his.

“And love Mom always… and grow the business again after all the debts are paid.”

Johan pulls his son into a hug. Taehyung wraps his arms around him tightly, crying softly.

“I love you, Dad,” he whispers through tears.

Johan holds him close. “I love you too, my child. And I promise you… I’ll fulfill all those promises. I’m so sorry… for everything.”

Johan held Taehyung close. “I love you too, my child. And I promise you… I’ll fulfill all those promises. I’m so sorry… for everything.”

After that, Taehyung quietly walked to his room, his heart heavy. He stepped into the shower, letting the warm water fall over him, hoping it would wash away the weight of the day. When he finished, he laid down on his bed, staring at the ceiling.

His mind wouldn't stop spinning.

Who is the guy I'm going to marry? What is he like? What does he dislike… what does he like? Is he a good guy or a bad guy?

Does he even know I’m an omega? Or whatever my father chose for me...

But… I think he is a good guy, Taehyung thought, because he’s paying off my father’s debts. So… maybe he is a good guy.

He looked at the clock. I should go to sleep now. If Jimin knows I’m still awake this late, he’ll be so angry, he thought, chuckling softly.

He hugged his teddy bear tightly.

“Good night, Teddy,” he whispered.

And with that, he closed his eyes and drifted into sleep.

The next morning, Taehyung opened his eyes and gasped. “I’m late!” he said, sitting up quickly.

He rushed to wash up and get dressed. When he came down to the dining table, he noticed some guests had arrived and were speaking to his father in the study.

Taehyung quietly went to eat his breakfast.

At that moment, Park Bogum walked into the house. His eyes landed on Taehyung, who was wearing a fancy outfit. A soft, almost amused smirk tugged at the corner of his lips.

Without saying a word, Bogum made his way to Johan’s study.

A maid came in and politely said, “Sir, the guest is here to see you.”

Johan looked up and saw Bogum. “Welcome, son. Come, sit,” he said warmly.

Bogum smiled. “Hello, ohh… thank you.”

“So, uncle,” Bogum began, “is he ready for the marriage?”

Johan sighed, then nodded. “Oh yes, son. He is ready. But first, promise me one thing… that you’ll always care for Taehyung and make him happy. I know I’m not in a position to argue, but I want my son safe. So can you promise that?”

Bogum smiled slightly. “I promise, sir. I will care for Taehyung and take good care of him. I will make him happy.”

“Thank you, son,” Johan said sincerely.

Bogum chuckled. “Sir, you're now my father-in-law. Don’t say ‘thank you’  — we’re family now.”

Johan smiled.

Bogum continued, “So, what date is suitable for the wedding? Can we manage the wedding on his birthday? His birthday is coming soon.”

“Oh yes, that date is suitable,” Johan replied. “We can arrange the wedding on Taehyung’s birthday.”

“Okay,” Bogum said. “So everything is decided. Uncle, don’t worry — I’ll arrange all the things. You just come with your family. I’ll also arrange Taehyung’s wedding dress, I hope you don’t mind.”

“Oh, that’s good, son. I don’t mind it,” Johan said.

“Then it’s all settled. I have a meeting now, so I’ll take my leave,” Bogum said, standing.

“Okay, son,” Johan said, hugging him. Bogum left the house.

Johan then walked over to Taehyung, who was quietly finishing breakfast, and sat next to him.

“Taehyung, baby,” he said gently.

“Good morning, Dad.”

“Good morning, son. Baby, Bogum and I have arranged and decided your wedding date. You don’t mind, right? He wants to marry you as soon as possible.”

Taehyung looked down for a moment, something hidden deep in his heart, but he didn’t show it. “Dad, I don’t mind. I know you always do what’s best for me.”

But he still felt a little sad.

“I’m going to my room,” Taehyung said, standing.

“Wait, baby,” his father said. “You didn’t ask what date we decided.”

“Oh, I forgot,” Taehyung said with a small smile. “So, what’s the date?”

“Your birthday,” his father said softly. “Valentine’s Day. He wants to marry you then.”

“Oh… my birthday?” Taehyung blinked. “Okay… that’s nice. I’m happy about that.”

“You’re okay with it?” Johan asked.

“Yes, Dad. Why wouldn’t I be?”

He gave his father a small smile, then walked to his room. Once inside, he hugged his teddy bear tightly and suddenly — tears rolled down his cheeks.

“Why… can’t I get over this?” he whispered.

A soft knock came from the door.

Taehyung quickly wiped his tears. “Come in, Jimin.”

Jimin opened the door.

“When did you start knocking?” Taehyung teased. “You always come into my room without knocking.”

Suddenly, Jimin rushed forward and hugged him tightly. “You’re marrying someone...?”

Taehyung froze. “Who told you that?”

“Dad,” Jimin said quietly.

Taehyung hugged him back. “Yes, ChimChim. But you have to be happy. Why are you crying?”

Jimin, of course, knew everything — he was his brother.

“I know why you agreed,” Jimin whispered.

“Shhh,” Taehyung said, wiping Jimin’s tears. “Don’t be sad. I agreed to this marriage because I know father always chooses what’s good for me.”

He gave him a soft smile. “Hehe… so don’t be sad.”

Taehyung stood and stretched. “So… I’m going shopping.”

Jimin pouted. “Ahm… I know you’re sad, so you don’t want to go with me.”

“Hm?” Taehyung looked over.

“I’m also going!” Jimin grinned. “Can we go shopping now?”

Taehyung chuckled. “Yeah, let’s go get ready.”

“Yay!” Jimin shouted as he ran to his room.

Taehyung stood still for a moment, looking at himself in the mirror.

“You can do it… no matter what, Taehyung,” he whispered, then gave himself a small, determined smile.