Chapter 2: The Duke’s Dangerous Game

Miggy had read enough BL novels to know when a character was in deep trouble. And right now? He was drowning in it. 😭

Duke Adrian Lancaster stood before him, exuding an aura of dominance so strong that Miggy swore he could hear dramatic violin music playing in the background. 🎻 His golden eyes gleamed with amusement, but there was something dangerous lurking beneath them—like a predator sizing up its prey.

“So?” Adrian drawled, tilting his head. “If you truly support my relationship with Rin, I assume you’ll no longer interfere?”

Miggy nodded so fast his brain rattled. “Absolutely, Your Grace! In fact, I will personally cheer you on from the sidelines! Team Adrian all the way! Go, go, lovebirds!”

Adrian narrowed his eyes, as if deciding whether to believe him. Then, to Miggy’s absolute horror, the duke smirked.

“I’m glad to hear that, Cain.” He stepped closer, backing Miggy against the edge of the bed. “Because I was beginning to think… you had feelings for Rin yourself.”

Miggy nearly choked. “Wha—NO! I mean, not that Rin isn’t great, but I assure you, Your Grace, my tastes lie elsewhere!”

Adrian arched a brow. “Elsewhere?”

Miggy internally facepalmed. Crap. That sounded suspicious. He needed to dig himself out of this grave—fast. “Uh, yes! I simply value my friendship with Rin and want to see him happy! And that means helping him fall madly in love with you, of course!”

The smirk on Adrian’s lips widened. “Is that so?”

Before Miggy could confirm (or run), a knock echoed through the room. The door creaked open, and in walked a young man with soft, raven-black hair and wide, innocent eyes.

Rin. 😨

Miggy swore he felt the universe conspiring against him. Why was the main character showing up NOW, when he was being cornered by the Duke of Doom?!

“Cain?” Rin’s voice was gentle, filled with concern. “Are you okay?”

No, Rin. No, he was NOT okay.

Miggy forced a wobbly smile. “Oh, just having a friendly chat with His Grace here!”

Rin’s gaze flickered between them, then landed on how close Adrian was standing. His expression tightened. “Adrian, are you harassing Cain?”

Adrian let out a low chuckle. “Harassing? My dear Rin, I was simply making sure that Cain understands his place.”

Oh, great. That didn’t sound ominous at all. 😅

Rin frowned. “You two should stop fighting. Cain’s my friend. And I don’t like seeing my friends being treated like this.”

A flicker of something unreadable passed through Adrian’s eyes. Then, to Miggy’s absolute shock, the duke stepped back.

“My apologies,” Adrian said smoothly, though Miggy highly doubted he meant it. “I wouldn’t want to upset you, Rin.”

Rin sighed, shaking his head. “Honestly, you two…”

Miggy mentally cheered. YES! Score one for Rin! If the main character could keep Adrian distracted, that meant Miggy could escape this ridiculous death flag! 🏃‍♂️💨

But before he could slink away, Adrian suddenly turned to him, his smirk returning. “Cain, since you’re so supportive of Rin and me, why don’t you help us get closer?”

Miggy’s blood ran cold. “Excuse me, what now?”

Adrian’s golden eyes practically sparkled with mischief. “You said you want Rin to fall for me, didn’t you? Then prove it. Help me woo him.”

Miggy felt like the heavens had abandoned him. THIS WASN’T WHAT HE MEANT AT ALL! 😭

[New Mission: Assist Adrian in successfully courting Rin. Failure will result in an unknown penalty.]

Miggy clutched his head, resisting the urge to scream. Why, oh why, had he opened his big mouth?!

Meanwhile, Rin looked utterly confused. “Cain doesn’t have to do that…”

“Oh, but I insist,” Adrian said smoothly, eyes glinting. “After all, Cain promised to support us, didn’t he?”

Miggy wanted to cry. This wasn’t just a love story anymore—this was his personal nightmare.

Trapped in a BL novel, forced to play matchmaker for a couple he wanted to avoid, all while trying not to get himself killed?

This was going to be a disaster. 😭

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