Sohee kept fussing over her returned baby, cuddling him into a warm blanket before moving Taehyung on the couch, not leaving his side. Her face had morphed into a constant frown after Jin told her where he found Taehyung and who had taken him.

"Jeon Jungkook... the son of the old Jeon? He's said to be insane", Sohee whispered, looking at her youngest and immediately hugging him back close to her chest, protectiveness bubbling up in her. The Jeons were cruel, Sohee knew what had happened to Jungkook's mother.

After all, Jeon Jangmi had been a good friend of her. Jangmi was as beautiful as her name said, a beautiful rose that caught the attention of the old Jeon. He had kidnapped her, taken her away from her family and friends and she was to never see the outside again.

Sohee had heard little rumors about Jangmi after this, heard that she was pregnant but never knew whether it was true or not. That changed when she had received an invitation to a funeral.

Jangmi's funeral. She had taken her life rather than staying with the man who tortured her, got her pregnant. That was when Sohee had first seen Jeon Jungkook, only two years younger than her precious Joonie. The boy had been crying so heartbreaking at his mother's grave until his father pulled him back and gave him a loud slap across the face.

That picture now stuck back to Sohee, shuddering by the return of this hated memory. She had actually tried to talk to the old Jeon, ask him to-- yes, Sohee had wanted to take Jungkook away from his horrible father but she was forbidden, the old Jeon threatened her and her family so she gave up.

She regretted that decision now once she heard what the young Jeon had turned into - his father. Jungkook had repeated the past, kidnapped the one he was interested in, in his case Taehyung.

"Momma... it's true he kidnapped me, but he wanted to let me go. B-before Hyung's men appeared and took me with them", Taehyung's voice sounded so tiny and unsure when he spoke up, facing his mother with big eyes.

Taehyung didn't actually know why he suddenly defended Jungkook, maybe it was because of his good heart or too trusting nature but he had seen the change in Jungkook. After begging and begging him to set him free, Jungkook had chosen another path, different from his father's.

And the little blond believed in second chances. If Jungkook was willing to approach him healthily, allow Taehyung to heal from the wrong, first approach, then Taehyung was going to make the first step and go talk to Jungkook.

Sohee sighed, hope nearly crushing her heart. Maybe the youngest of the Jeons was a little bit like his mother... but there was too much of the old Jeon in him. Jungkook had done horrible things to Taehyung, most possibly more horrible than Taehyung wanted to tell.

Her son had kept quiet most of the time, like he was somewhere else with his thoughts, staring into space too. Sohee could only fear what had been done to her son.

"Baby bear... I hate to ask this but... did he hurt you? Did he-- did he touch you?", Sohee asked and Taehyung's green eyes snapped up to her, wide and fearful. He shuffled in his seat.

"H-he hurt me a-and he t-touched me... but he didn't assault me", Taehyung whispered in a tiny voice, shuffling with his feet before looking away. He couldn't bear seeing the pity in his family's eyes. He knew what he went through.

But weirdly... he wasn't scared of Jungkook. What was wrong with him? What was happening to him? Was that Stockholm syndrome? So what he went through became more bearable? Taehyung didn't know.

"Oh, my poor baby", Sohee cooed and wrapped her arms around Taehyung. "We'll go to the police, file a restraining order--"

"No!", the loud exclaim of her eldest caused Sohee to stop abruptly in her words. The blond had broken free from his mother's hug, turning to face Seokjin surprised. The man wore a determined look on his face.

"Let me deal with Jeon. Momma, it would be useless, he is too powerful... Jungkook is part of my world and sadly, such things as kidnapping happens on a daily basis", pain was written in Seokjin's face, he hated that he had to say this.

But it was true, Jungkook was a Mafia leader and not even the government could reach him. He was a Jeon, he was untouchable. Only one of a similar rank could do some damage to him.

Seokjin's eyes hardened as he looked at his youngest brother. He had sworn to protect his family, his younger brothers. Now, he was going to hurt Jungkook, just like he had hurt Taehyung.

"He might be a Jeon but I's Kim Seokjin. He dared to lay his hands on my baby brother so he will pay for it", Seokjin promised darkly. Taehyung smiled shyly at Seokjin, thankful and so so happy that his older brother was back in his life.

Slow clapping made Taehyung's heart sink and his eyes widen in absolute horror.

"So my assumption stayed right, you are my doll's brother, Seokjin-ssi. What a lovely surprise." The voice of Jeon Jungkook joined the clapping and the man entered the room, amused look on his face.

Sohee and Namjoon jumped to their feet and protectively stood in front of Taehyung who was frozen in fear, staring wide-eyed at Jungkook. He couldn't believe it... why was he here? Jungkook promised to let him go...

"Oh, don't even try", Jungkook's smile was the one of a Cheshire as Seokjin approached him with an angry snarl. Eunwoo pointed a gun at Seokjin and Yoongi who was shielded by two of Seokjin's bodyguards, released a fearful scream of his lover's name.

Jungkook wore a suit, looking composed and completely the master of the situation. His eyes scanned over the people in the living room, searching for Taehyung. When he found the little one curled up on the couch behind his mother and brother, Jungkook's eyes lost a bit of their sharpness.

Then, his eyes wandered over to the only woman in the room, Kim Sohee. His mother's friend, now what a funny coincidence. Sohee and Jungkook finally met, for the first time after Jangmi's funeral. To say that Sohee was horrified of what Jungkook had become - his father - was an understatement. But the powerful woman was holding her ground and lifted her chin.

"If you want my son, you have to go through me", she snarled angrily. She was not going to back down, this was her family, her youngest. Sohee was already protective enough of her sons but this was Taehyung, the rare white Chess Queen. She feared for her son's safety, more than anything.

Jungkook chuckled, tattooed hand wiping silver strands out of his face. He lifted a finger and his own men pointed the guns at Sohee. Taehyung awoke to life with a scream, scrambling up from the couch and standing in front of his Momma.

"Stop! Please!", his voice was loud, high and thin. Fear was written on his face and Jungkook's stoic expression immediately softened as he faced his doll.

"Please come with me, Sweetheart. I am the only one now who can protect you now. I don't want to be the bad guy and I will let you leave once this is over but for now--"

"He doesn't have to do shit!", Namjoon exploded, glaring at the Mafia boss and Taehyung was surprised by his brother's bravery. Namjoon was always careful yet here he was, threatening a real Mafia boss.

Jungkook's men loaded their guns and Taehyung panicked. With a shriek, he approached Jungkook, grabbing his forearms and looking up pleadingly to the silver-haired man.

"I-I'll go with you, but p-please... leave my family alone", the blond begged under tears, biting back a helpless sob.

Jungkook promised to let him go! Why was he doing this now, why was he taking Taehyung again?!

"I don't want to hurt your family! I want to protect you! You don't need to come with me but it would be better, doll. I can protect you better than them", Jungkook said, pain lacing in his voice. He didn't want to be the bad guy, he truly loved Taehyung and wanted the best for him.

But he was the only one who could properly protect Taehyung now.

"No, Tae--", Seokjin protested but was pushed backwards by two men, his own guards growling lowly as a warning. The air was tense and Taehyung knew he had to make a decision or someone would be harmed - on his behalf.

Sohee stepped forward, just when Taehyung had nodded in defeat, taken into Jungkook's protective hold. Taehyung was willing to put himself back into the arms of his captor for the well-being of his family. She couldn't just stand there and watch.

"You will not get through with this. You may be a Jeon but my Taehyungie is a Kim. And we Kims don't take betrayal lightly", she warned Jungkook who shook his head remorsefully.

"I'm not the bad guy, Sohee-ssi. Not anymore. I'm doing this to protect Taehyung."

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