I fastened the last button of my tight blazer, checking in the mirror to make sure that everything was in order. I fixed a stray hair, tucking it in with the rest, just in time as I heard a servant knocking on my door. I forced a smile as I turned on my heel, opening the door.

"Is it time to go?"

"Yes sir, the carriage is waiting for you outside."

I sighed as I exited my bedroom, my servant following behind me. I motioned for him to walk alongside me, his long legs having to slow down the pace so he didn't pass me.

"Why do we have to take the carriage when there is more modern technology for us to take, Taehyung?"

Taehyung shrugged. "I am not sure, sir. I believe it has something to do with tradition."

"God I hate all this tradition bullshit. We live in the twenty-first century yet we live in a castle and ride in carriages like we're Cinderella."

Taehyung chuckled at my comment before opening up the door in front of me. I nodded in thanks as I stepped outside, breathing in the fresh autumn air. It was getting closer to winter, only a week or two left until it starts to get colder, and the scent of the air seemed to display it.

I saw my driver standing next to the open door of the carriage. I smiled at him as I approached. "Youngjae! How are you today?"

"I am excellent, Prince Hoseok. And you are excellent as well, I hope?"

"Well, it's getting close to winter, and you know what that means."

Youngjae nods. "I do, Sir." I plop down onto the cushioned seat next to Taehyung while Youngjae closes the door. My fingers tapped on my thighs as my knees bounced.

Taehyung's hand landed on my thigh, causing me to turn my head and look at him. "Taehyung?"

"Hoseok, we haven't been alone in a while..."

"You know the rules. I'm sorry, Taehyung, but I can't."

"You can't tell me that this is bad." His lips met mine. Our lips instantly began to move against each other's, Taehyung releasing a soft moan as he hoisted himself onto my lap so he could be closer. His tongue licked along my lower lip, begging for entrance. I let his tongue enter my mouth where we fought for dominance, which I managed to win by yanking on Taehyung's hair.

We were too engrossed in our makeout session to notice the carriage stop moving. The door swung open, startling us apart. Taehyung leapt off of my lap, hitting his head on the ceiling as he fell to the floor. "Aw, fuck!" He winced as he gently touched his head.

"Crap. Sorry, Tae."

Youngjae gave me a warning look before opening the door the rest of the way. I straightened out my clothes as I stepped out, my eyes quickly adjusting to the dim lighting.

"Youngjae, Taehyung, you two can stay here while I go take care of business."

They bowed down as I gave them forced smiles. I checked my jacket once more, making sure that I was living up to the Prince stereotype. I walked past the pair of guards at the entrance, who both bowed to me. I walked down the long corridor before turning a left. The dark stone made the place quite dark, and the fact that the only source of light were some small flashlights placed every ten feet or so.

The place was quiet, the sound of my footsteps bounced off of the walls.

I made a right at the end of the hallway, seeing the person I was looking for. "Baro! Long time no see man!" I hugged the guard, trying my best to sound enthusiastic.

"Prince Hoseok! I wasn't expecting to have them send you."

I forced a laugh. "I heard of the issue and wanted to come down myself. So, you mean to tell me that a prisoner beat themself up in their cell? How is that possible?"

Baro shrugged, making me raise an eyebrow, something I have learned can be quite intimidating. "Baro, I have seen your file. You are known to be... short-tempered with your prisoners. Do you want to tell me what actually happened?"

"He was threatening us, and so we had to take proper measures."

"Uh huh. I'll have to speak with the prisoner to get his story."

Baro cleared his throat before shouting so the guards in the surrounding areas could hear him. "Unlocking prisoner 134340!" He grabbed his keys and motioned for me to follow him to the cell. I watched him unlock the cell and take his position next to the gate.

"Thank you, Baro."