Y/n had always been used to the strange and unsettling atmosphere of the asylum. As a nurse, she had seen many patients, each with their own unique issues-some manageable, others not so much. But nothing had prepared her for Jeon Jungkook.
He was the new case, a high-profile one at that. His criminal history was as notorious as the rumors surrounding his family. Once a powerful Mafia figure, Jungkook had been betrayed by those closest to him and ended up in the asylum, abandoned by the very people who once feared and revered him.
From the moment Y/n first walked into his cell, she felt the air shift. It wasn't just his striking looks or the way his dark eyes watched her with unnerving intensity-it was the feeling of danger that radiated from him, as if he were a predator biding his time. His reputation was enough to make anyone wary, but Y/n, being professional and calm, refused to let fear control her.
But when their eyes met for the first time, something shifted inside her. He didn't just look at her; he saw her, and in a way no one had ever truly done before.
"You're not like the others," he said, his voice low and smooth like velvet, with an undertone of something far darker.
Y/n's heartbeat quickened. She had dealt with countless patients over the years, but none had made her feel this exposed. She turned to leave, but before she could, his hand shot out, grabbing her wrist with a grip that was almost too strong to be human.
"You're mine," he whispered, his voice like a dangerous promise.
The words lingered in her mind long after she left his cell. It wasn't just an idle threat-Jungkook's gaze, intense and possessive, told her that he meant every word.
Y/n had always been in control, never allowing herself to be swayed by her patients or their dangerous tendencies. But with Jungkook, something was different. Something inside her wanted to understand him, to know why he was the way he was. And maybe, just maybe, it was because, deep down, she feared him more than she wanted to admit.
But little did she know, Jungkook wasn't the only one watching her. His gang, his family, the shadows of his past, were all circling, waiting for the perfect moment to reclaim their most dangerous member.
The next morning, Y/n knocked gently on Jungkook's door. She had promised herself to help him and go over some questions to get to know him better, a simple task really. She had no idea, however, that it was far from a simple thing for him.
Jungkook, leaning casually against the doorframe, let his eyes drift over her as she stepped into his room. She was just as beautiful as he'd remembered from the night before—innocent, unknowing, so utterly captivating.
He could hear her voice asking questions, but it felt like the sound of her words was muffled. His mind was too busy, too filled with thoughts of what he wanted to do to her. Touch her. Kiss her. He wanted to see her tremble beneath his fingers, feel her warmth, watch her unravel. It was insane how quickly she had taken over his thoughts.
The only thing keeping him in check was the cold, clinical side of him—the one that had killed a man just the night before. A patient, no less. That’s how easily he could snap. The man had looked at what was his, and Jungkook couldn't let that slide. He had to teach him a lesson, make sure no one ever dared again.
But Y/n, oh Y/n. She was different. He wanted her, but he also wanted to possess her, in a way he hadn’t wanted anyone before.
She sat on the couch, blissfully unaware of the storm inside him, and began asking more questions. Every time she smiled or glanced in his direction, it was as if she was unknowingly pushing him closer to the edge.
He couldn’t look away. Not from her. Not from his desire to see just how far he could push her.
It wasn’t just love. It wasn’t just infatuation. It was obsession, and Jungkook knew he was in too deep to stop. But what scared him most? He wasn’t sure if he wanted to stop at all.
The air inside the asylum room was heavy, filled with the scent of sterile metal and forgotten echoes. The only light came from the small, dim bulb flickering above them, casting long shadows on the cold, cracked walls. Y/N stood in the center of the room, their breath quickening, unsure of how they had ended up here.
Across from her, Jungkook sat, his back straight against the wall, his eyes glowing with an unsettling intensity. His smile was twisted, though there was something strangely captivating about it—something that sent chills down Y/N’s spine yet drew her in closer.
"You’re not scared, are you?" Jungkook's voice was soft, almost a whisper, but it carried a dark weight that hung between them like smoke. He tilted his head, studying her with a kind of fascination that made Y/N feel exposed, vulnerable.
Y/N’s heart raced, but she couldn’t look away. It was like a magnet, pulling them in against their better judgment. "You’re… not like them," Y/N managed to say, their voice barely above a whisper. The others in the asylum, they were lost, but Jungkook? There was something raw and real about him, something Y/N couldn’t quite understand.
A low chuckle escaped his lips, and he stood up slowly, his movements almost predatory. "Not like them? No… I’m far worse." His eyes locked onto Y/N’s, his gaze sharp and hungry. He took a step closer, his presence overpowering, and yet Y/N felt an undeniable pull toward him, like a moth to a flame.
"You think I’m a psychopath, don’t you?" Jungkook’s smile widened, and he reached out, brushing his fingers against Y/N’s cheek. The touch was surprisingly gentle, but there was something dangerous behind it. "I’m not the monster they say I am," he murmured. "But maybe, just maybe, you’re the one who’s meant to understand me."
Y/N's breath hitched as Jungkook's hand moved down, grazing their neck, sending a shiver through her body. There was a wildness in his eyes, a chaotic beauty, and for a moment, it felt like time itself had stopped. The walls of the asylum faded into the background, and it was just the two of them—locked in a moment that felt like something between danger and desire.
"You could leave," Jungkook whispered, his breath warm against her ear. "But would you really want to?"
Y/N’s pulse quickened, torn between the fear of his unpredictability and the strange magnetism drawing her in. What was this pull? Why did she want to stay, despite everything that told her to run?
Before she could answer, Jungkook leaned in, his lips brushing against her ear, his voice low and haunting. "Maybe I’m the only one who sees you for who you really are."
Y/N’s mind was racing, trying to understand the twisted emotions running through her veins. Was this love, or something far darker? Jungkook's fingers tightened around her wrist, and they couldn’t tell if they were being pulled into something beautiful or broken. All they knew was that they couldn’t pull away. Not yet.
In that asylum room, in the madness of it all, something between them was brewing—something dangerous, addictive, and electric. And it was only a matter of time before it consumed them both.
The sun hung low in the sky, casting a pale, golden glow over the sprawling garden of the asylum. Its once-vibrant flowers now seemed faded and sickly, reflecting the undercurrent of the place. The atmosphere was quiet-too quiet-but the air still felt heavy, as if every corner of the asylum held secrets too dark to be spoken aloud.
Y/N stood beside Jungkook, who had been under her care for the past few days. Despite his pale face and the eerie calm that clung to him, there was something captivating about him. His piercing eyes, like storm clouds ready to burst, gave off a dangerous allure. The way he moved, the stillness in his posture-it all suggested a mind that was anything but ordinary.
They walked down the cobbled path, the sound of their footsteps echoing in the silent space. His hands were tucked behind his back, his fingers laced tightly together. The sun reflected off his perfectly styled hair, but it did little to mask the twisted nature of the man she walked with.
"So, how are you feeling today, Jungkook?" Y/N asked, keeping her tone soft but professional. It was a question she had asked countless times, but today there was an edge of curiosity in her voice. The truth was, there was something about Jungkook that made her nervous. The way he stared at people, like he could see right through them, or worse, how he could make them feel like they were walking on eggshells.
Jungkook glanced over at her, his lips curling into a faint, almost imperceptible smile. "You know," he began, his voice low and unsettling, "I'm not really as insane as they say. People... they misunderstand me."
Y/N hesitated, caught off guard by the sudden shift in his tone. She knew better than to press him, but something in his eyes-a flicker of vulnerability-made her wonder.
He stopped walking, turning to face her. His gaze was intense, almost burning, as though he were sizing her up. "You want to know why I'm here? What truly happened?" His words hung in the air, thick with meaning.
Y/N nodded slowly. "If you're ready to talk about it."
Jungkook chuckled softly, but there was no warmth in it. "Ready? I've been ready for years."
The garden around them seemed to grow quieter, as if even the flowers themselves were waiting for him to speak. He took a deep breath, his eyes narrowing as memories began to surface.
"I had a family once," he began, the words slow and deliberate. "A real family. Strong, untouchable. We ran the city-my family, the mafia. We didn't have to fear anyone. Not the police, not rivals. We had it all. But... that's where it all started to go wrong."
Y/N's heart skipped a beat. She had heard rumors about his past, whispered stories of a dark family that controlled everything, but hearing it from him felt different. The way his words were tinged with both pride and disgust made her shiver.
"My father," Jungkook continued, his voice colder now, "he was a man who wanted power above all else. He didn't care for loyalty. Not really. He cared for strength, for what could be used to build his empire. And me?" He shook his head, his eyes clouding with bitter emotion. "I was just another tool in his hands. He didn't care about me. He cared about what I could do for him."
Y/N could feel the weight of his words, but she kept silent, letting him speak.
"But my family-they were the ones who betrayed me," Jungkook muttered, his gaze darkening. "My own blood. They turned on me when I was at my peak. My uncle, my father, even my mother... they all wanted me gone. The power I had threatened their greed. So they decided to sell me out."
Y/N's breath caught in her throat. "They sent you here... to the asylum?"
Jungkook's eyes flickered with an eerie glint. "They thought they could break me. They thought they could control me, make me into something weak. But they were wrong. They underestimated me. So, I fought back. I fought hard. But that wasn't enough. They had the law on their side... and when you're as dangerous as I am, even the law can be manipulated."
His hand clenched into a fist at his side. "I never stood a chance. They framed me for things I didn't do. The things they did. And now... here I am. A prisoner of my own making, and their doing."
The silence that followed his words felt suffocating. Y/N wanted to say something, but she couldn't find the right words. She knew how dangerous Jungkook was, but there was something in the way he spoke-something raw, something human-that made her question everything she thought she knew about him.
He looked at her, his eyes narrowing slightly as if he could read her thoughts. "You don't have to pity me, Y/N. I'm not some broken man. I'm stronger than ever. I just need the right... opportunity." His lips twisted into a cold, knowing smile. "And when that time comes, they will all pay for what they did."
Y/N shivered as the weight of his words settled over her. She had always known Jungkook was dangerous, but now, she could feel it. The threat of something far darker than she had ever imagined loomed behind his calm exterior.
For a moment, they both stood in silence, surrounded by the dying flowers and the still air. The garden, once a place of peace, now felt like a cage. And as Jungkook turned away and started walking again, Y/N couldn't help but feel that, in this asylum, the line between sanity and madness was razor-thin-and Jungkook had crossed it long ago.
"Come on," he said, his voice soft again, though there was an unsettling undertone. "Let's finish our walk. I need to clear my mind... and maybe, just maybe, I'll tell you more."
As they continued down the path, Y/N couldn't shake the feeling that this was just the beginning of something much darker-and that she was only beginning to understand the depth of the monster she was dealing with.
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