Ruthless , ( Mine, Even In Chains )
Introduction
🌸 About the Author
Hi! I’m a small writer with a big imagination 💭
I love creating emotional stories, dramatic moments, and characters who feel a little too deeply. Writing is my comfort space, and every story I share is made with care, feelings, and a lot of late-night thoughts.
I’m still learning and growing, so please be kind 🌱
If my story makes you smile, cry, or think even a little—then my job as a writer is done.
Thank you for reading and supporting me 🤍✨
— Author
INTRODUCTION
In a kingdom wrapped in gold and rules, love was the one thing forbidden.
Ying and Zhuo were princes of two powerful palaces—raised with dignity, duty, and expectations carved into their bones. To the world, they were heirs meant to wear crowns and continue bloodlines. To each other, they were something far more dangerous.
They had loved in silence for years.
Loved behind closed doors, stolen glances, and secret meetings—knowing well that the world they lived in would never forgive them for loving the same gender. Society called it shame. Family called it betrayal. But to Ying and Zhuo, it was the only truth they had ever known.
Yet love alone was never enough to escape reality.
On a quiet day meant for goodbye, fate twisted cruelly. What began as a painful conversation would soon spiral into obsession, fear, and a decision that could never be undone.
Because some people don’t know how to let go—
and some goodbyes turn into cages.
Ying — The Crown-Bound Prince
Personality:
Calm, composed, and emotionally guarded
Deeply responsible; duty always comes before desire
Loves quietly but intensely
Sacrifices his own happiness for others
Struggles between love and obligation
Core Fear:
Becoming a selfish king who ruins everything for love.
Zhuo — The Possessive Prince
Personality:
Emotionally intense and impulsive
Extremely attached to Ying
Hates rejection and abandonment
Passion-driven, unstable under stress
Sees love as something to be protected at all costs
Core Fear:
Being left behind and forgotten.
MAY YOU ALL ENJOY THIS STORY 💕🤗
Ep 1 - “Don’t Leave Me Alone”
Zhuo
You don’t sound okay.
What happened? Why do you look so stressed?
Ying
Zhuo… listen carefully.
I think we need to end this.
Zhuo
Don’t joke like that.
Ying
I’m not joking.
You know I have responsibilities.
I have to fulfill my father’s dream…
I have to become king—with dignity.
Zhuo
So you’ll just throw me away for a crown?
Ying
It’s not that simple.
Zhuo
I Love you.
I loved you even when the world told us not to.
And now you’re sayin
Ying
My mother… society…
They will never accept us.
For everyone’s good, we have to stop.
Zhuo
So that’s it?
You’ll marry that bitch , your none other than cousin ?
Ying
Yes.
The crown prince ceremony is also coming soon.
Ying
No.
I love you.
That’s why I’m doing this.
Zhuo
If you leave…
I won’t survive this.
Ying
Stop saying nonsense.
Grow up, Zhuo.
Learn responsibility.
Zhuo
*Grabbing his hand* Are you really going to leave me?
Zhuo
Far from here.
No palace. No society.
Just us.
Zhuo
You’re abandoning me.
Ying
Get help, Zhuo.
I’m leaving.
Zhuo
*begging*
Ying…
Don’t leave me alone.
Zhuo
Don’t turn your back on me.
Zhuo
If you walk away…
you’ll never leave me again.
Ying
What are you talking about?
Ep 2 — Kidnapped
Darkness.
A sharp pain throbbed at the back of Ying’s head as his eyes slowly opened.
The room was unfamiliar… cold… silent.
His wrists were tied with rope, his body locked to a chair.
The sound of a door creaking echoed.
He held a small box of snacks in his hand like nothing was wrong.
Ying
Struggling
“Have you gone mad, Zhou?! Why did you kidnap me?! Let me go!”
Zhuo
Smirks, walking closer
“Who do you think you’re talking to… hm?”
His fingers lifted Ying’s chin.
“Did you really think you could fall in love with me… and then just leave?”
Zhuo
From now on… you stay with me.”
Leans close, breath warm against Ying’s ear
Zhuo
“This is my secret basement in the palace. No one will find you.”
A shiver ran down Ying’s spine — anger… fear… and something he refused to name.
Ying
Voice trembling
“If my mother or the guards find out… they’ll kill you! Please, Zhou… stop this childish behavior. Let me go.”
Zhuo
soft laugh
“Kill me? I’m a prince too… soon to be king.”
brushes his thumb across Ying’s cheek
“Tomorrow we’ll prove them all wrong. We’ll get married.”
He opened the snack box and held it near Ying’s lips.
Zhuo
“You haven’t eaten. I brought your favorites.”
Ying
Tears forming
“Why are you doing this to me…? I told you a hundred times, we can’t marry. We’re both men… Untie me or I won’t eat anything.”
Zhuo
Sighs, gently wiping Ying’s tears
“Don’t cry… I’ll untie you.
Just… don’t leave me alone. I love you too much.”
For a moment, Ying’s hands brushed Zhou’s fingers — warm… familiar… dangerous.
Ying
Soft voice
“Thank you… I know you love me. I’m sorry for earlier. I’m tired… can I sleep in your room?”
Zhuo
Smiles, lifting him effortlessly
“You’re too light. You should eat more.”
places him on the bed, leaning down to kiss his forehead
“Sleep. Morning will be ours.”
Zhou lay beside him, arm loosely around Ying’s waist.
But Ying’s eyes stayed open.
Ying
(Maybe this morning will be our last… he whispered to himself).
Ying
Maybe we’ll never meet again.
When Zhou finally fell asleep, Ying’s hands trembled as he slipped a small sleeping powder into Zhou’s drink beside the bed.
Minutes later, Zhou’s breathing deepened.
Ying stood there for a long time… staring at him.
Love hurt more than ropes ever could.
Quietly, he opened the hidden back door of the palace…
and disappeared into the night.
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