behind closed doors

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Kim Taehyung, a prince and a true blood alpha. He lives in the perfect royal world, with the perfect parents he could ask for. He grew up being loved by the whole kingdom, and will be the best person in line for the thrown. Taehyung's father, moreover the king of Eunoia, which means beautiful thinking of a well mind, is soon to come of age, meaning he will have to step down and give Taehyung the thrown. But in order for Taehyung to reign he must have a wife standing by his side, preferably his mate. His mate which he hasn't met yet. Everyday he prays that one day he'll meet his mate, at least before coronation day.

"Prince Taehyung, your majesty needs you in the office immediately" One of the butlers called as he lightly knocked on the prince's chambers.

"Thank you for telling me, I'll be on my way" Taehyung nodded his head softly towards the butler who was bowing in front of him.

Taehyung walked down the large corridor, with his head held high as he wondered past some of his workers. He walked with power and authority, striding with each step. The palace was huge, and stood proudly at the edge of the kingdom which looks over the whole kingdom. It showed who was in authority to the radicals. However not once did the Kim's show any inequality. Of course the royals were in charge, they still care for their people, and so they would never leave people poor on the streets. The people weren't rich, however they had enough money to survive, which was all thanks to the royals. The royals would do daily visits in the kingdom, to greet the children and help anyone who needs to be helped. As well as that it is like a security check, just to make sure no one is trying to attack the royals or their kingdom.

Taehyung knocked on his fathers door and waited for his call.
"you may enter" The king called out in his business tone.
Taehyung opened the door and walked in.
"Ah son, come sit down, I need to discuss some things with you" he ushered towards the prince. Taehyung walked to the seat opposite his father and sat down comfortably.

"So, as you know your coronation is only months away and you still haven't found your mate yet. Your mother and I have discussed this, and we are hosting a ball, to see if we can find your mate. All the surrounding kingdoms will be invited, and this hopefully will give a better chance to find your mate. However if you don't find your mate we will find someone to be your wife. We don't want to force you, nor do we want you and your mate to be hurt, so we are praying that this ball will be the answer to the problem" the king pitched to his son, trying to see what he's thinking.

"That sounds great father, I trust you. I hope that we will find my mate" He said feeling his eyes flicker a bright red, his wolf wanting his mate.
"Amazing, the ball will be held in a few days, as we need to find the soon to be queen as soon as possible. Now your breakfast is on the table, so go eat" His father demanded, with a small smile.
"yes father" Taehyung bowed towards the king and walked out, again his head held high with authority and dignity.

Taehyung walked down the huge, beautiful staircase and made his was to the dining room. His mother was sitting at the table, eating her breakfast with elegance.
"Good morning mother" Taehyung bowed slowly, before sitting down in his usual seat, opposite his mother.
"Good morning son, how are you on this fine day?" She asked with a small smile as she ate another piece of toast with homemade marmalade spread at an even proportion.
"I'm well mother, how are you?" Taehyung asked as he started eating his eggs benedict.
"I'm also well thank you, what are your plans today?" She asked curiously, with a small cough afterwards.
"I think I might take my horse through the kingdom and then go for a run"
"Sounds lovely, what did you say to your fathers inquiry?"
"I agreed, I just hope I meet my mate. I don't want to marry someone who is not destined to be with me, as it will bring great pain to me and my mate. However if I cannot find my mate, I will proceed with finding someone best suited for the role as Queen of Eunoia"
"I'm glad you agreed Tae, both me and your father hope you find you mate, and he or she will be perfect for the role. We just need to be patient. Now I don't want you staying around, go and enjoy your day" she smiled noticing the boy had already finished his breakfast.
"Good day mother, I will see you soon!" Taehyung stood up and smiled, once again bowing to her, and walked away.

Taehyung walked through the royal gardens, workers greeting him along his journey. He made it to the stables and saw the familiar stable boy and was also a guard, who was also best friends with the prince.
"Hey Bogum" Taehyung smiled speaking much more relaxed.
"Hey Taehyung, are you wanting to take midnight out?" Bogum asked as he brushed one of the royals horses.
"Yes, I was wondering if you wanted to come with me?" Taehyung proposed as he went to his personal horse.

Midnight was a Friesian horse. It was a beautiful jet black, which was absolutely stunning. It was a bigger horse compared to the others, as he's one of the oldest. Both Taehyung and midnight had grown up together, their bond was perfect. They had so much trust in one another, it was truly beautiful.

"I'd love to, let's saddle up and we can go" Bogum smiled walking to his horse, as he was the stable boy, he deserved his own horse.
"Perfect" Taehyung said as he walked to the equipment and saddled up midnight. Taehyung mounted on the horse and held on the saddle. Bogum did the same and they rode their horses into the kingdom.