behind closed doors

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⚠️there is a scene in this chapter which readers could find triggering⚠️

Turning your attention to one of the neighboring kingdoms to Eunoia, which is the kingdom Abditory, which means a place into which you can disappear, this kingdom isn't so perfect compared to Eunoia. The royals of the kingdom have deep and dark secrets, which is all hidden behind closed doors.

The kingdom is run by Queen Jeon, and her two sons. Junho and Jungkook. The king died not long ago and he left everything with his Queen. The eldest was Junho, the kingdom adored him, well that's what the queen kept repeating. She loved Junho with everything she has, she devotes all her time to Junho to make sure he is the perfect king for the kingdom.

However Jungkook, he's rarely allowed out the palace. Not only that, he is treated like a peasant not a royal. It's like Cinderella, but there's no fairy godmother or romance. He is just the child who gets treated wrongly. He can't do anything but obey the demands she gives. The only time he's allowed out the palace is big social events with other kingdoms or any big events held at their kingdom, which is very rare.

All the staff loved Jungkook, he was caring boy who looked after everyone. He gave help to everyone, and everything. He tries to see the best side of things even if he's getting abused by his own mother and brother. Yes he gets abused, physically and mentally. But he couldn't say anything, no one would believe the prince who never shows himself to the kingdom. They thought Jungkook didn't care about the people anymore, but he did, they just didn't know that.

"Jungkook!" A wicked scream was heard coming above them.
Jungkook sighed and dried his hands with a small cloth. He looked around and saw some of the workers faces around him. They all had the same face, they were sympathetic and they felt bad.
"I'll be fine, focus on not burning the bread" Jungkook softly giggled, making them smile.
Jungkook left the kitchen, and ran upstairs to where the call was heard. He walked into the living room to see the Queen sitting on the couch with her legs crossed and had a stern look on her face.
"Come here omega" she spat at the boy.

This was why the Queen hated Jungkook so much. He was an omega, a male omega. Omega's were seen as weak and worthless, they were mainly used as peasants. Not even classed as maids or butlers... they were classed as peasants. Well that's only by some people, some people viewed omega's as amazing people and are very talented, but others think they are peasants. It was hard for Jungkook to know who to trust, so he wore a special spray. The spray was to cover up the smell of the omega's phonemes, but only a mate could smell, however it blocks the coloured eyes meaning they wouldn't know what class they belong to. The spray was given to him by his mother and she supplies him with a new bottle every week. That's the only thing she gives her son. What she doesn't give him was heat suppressants. When the boy was in his heat, she locks the door on his 'room', which is actually one of the dungeons, until it's over.

"Where is my breakfast?" Mrs Jeon screamed.
"It's on its way mame" Jungkook squeaked out.
"Well hurry up, I'm hungry and you're not working" The Queen growled, making Jungkook whimper slightly as she herself was an alpha. Jungkook quickly nodded, and ran away towards the kitchen. The chefs looked at him panicked.
"She's demanding breakfast, are you done?"
"Kook we're so sorry it's no where near done as it's not up to her liking" They sighed.
"No worries, you're working very hard, just relax. I'll deal with it" Jungkook said forcing out a smile before walking back to the Queen.

"Still no breakfast! What the fuck are you playing at? I bet you ate it, you selfish brat. I give you everything you need and you're still so selfish omega. Come here now, you deserve a punishment" she growled making Jungkook obey and walk towards her.
"Get on your knees!" She spat as she grabbed something hidden under the couch.
She pulled out a cane. It was something quite old fashioned but the Queen loved it.

The Queen ran her fingers up the cane, slowly hitting it on the palm of her hand, so it would make a sound.
"How many should you get, I think 10 will do for now" The Queen smirked.
Jungkook shut his eyes forcefully as the cane smacked on his lower back. Jungkook bit his lip holding in the hisses.
"You're so fucking weak" she screamed.
She got to the last one and made it slash against his back. She grabbed a fistful of the boys hair and made him look up. She saw his teary eyes and smirked.
"Pathetic" The Queen growled.

Not long after footsteps were heard. Mrs Jeon threw the cane under the couch and pushed Jungkook forwards making it look like she wasn't near the boy.
"Mame" a butler called out, holding the post.
"You have a letter from the King and Queen of Eunoia" He continued handing her the envelope bowing as he did so.
She took the letter and opened it up excitedly.

Dear Queen Jeon,

We are inviting you, Junho and Jungkook to our ball. This will be held at sunrise in 3 days from now. I really hope you will attend, as we have never met before. We really hope you will accept this invitation.

We hope to finally meet you
Yours faithfully
King and Queen Kim

Mrs Jeon screamed excitedly, calling her son to the room.
"Junho come quick we have an invitation to the Kim's palace" she screamed.
Within seconds Junho ran to the room and cheered slightly.
"That's great news" Junho smiled.
"This is your chance, apparently Prince Taehyung still hasn't found his mate yet, this is your prefect chance" she smirked.
"Indeed it is, I won't fail you mother" Junho beamed.
"I know you won't. Omega, you're invited as well, and so we have to bring you! I will supply you with some old cloths of Junho's, so you better be grateful" she said giving him her grey eyes.
"Y-yes mame" Jungkook nodded again biting his lips with nerves.
"Now shoo you pest, go get us our breakfast"
Jungkook nodded and ran away, leaning over slightly in pain.