heart of ice 「 KimTaehyung * Y/N 」

Chapter 32: A Web of Lies

The tension in the house was suffocating. Ever since Luna had arrived, things had begun shifting—subtly at first, but now it was undeniable. Y/N could feel it in the way Taehyung spoke to her, the way his once warm gaze was now filled with something unfamiliar—doubt.

It all started the night before.

Luna had been overly sweet, overly polite—almost as if she was playing a role. She had clung to Taehyung like a lost puppy, reminiscing about their childhood, laughing at old jokes only they understood. Y/N wasn't the jealous type, but something about the way Luna glanced at her—like she was nothing but an outsider in her own home—made her blood boil.

And then, the real game began.

The First Attack

That morning, Y/N had woken up to the sound of soft sniffles echoing down the hallway.

Curious, she followed the noise to the living room, where she found Luna curled up on the couch, crying. Her shoulders shook as she wiped her tears away, her entire body trembling.

Y/N narrowed her eyes. What now?

"Luna?" she called, stepping closer.

Luna looked up, startled, as if she hadn't expected to be seen. Perfect acting.

"Oh... Y/N..." Luna whispered, her voice broken. "I... I'm sorry, I didn't mean for you to see me like this."

Y/N crossed her arms. "Then why are you crying in the middle of the living room?"

Luna hesitated, then dropped her gaze, sniffling dramatically. "I just... I feel so unwanted here. I know Taehyung let me stay, but I feel like such a burden. And I know... you don't want me here either."

Y/N clenched her jaw. She was trying to make her look bad.

"You're overthinking it," Y/N said simply, not wanting to play into Luna's game.

But Taehyung walked in at that exact moment.

"Luna?" His deep voice rang through the room. His brows furrowed as he strode towards her. "What happened?"

Luna immediately flung herself into his arms, sobbing against his chest. "I—I don't think Y/N likes me... I feel like I've done something wrong, but I don't know what! She's been cold to me ever since I arrived... I didn't mean to make her uncomfortable!"

Y/N stiffened. Unbelievable.

Taehyung's jaw tightened as he looked at her. "Y/N," he said slowly, his voice laced with quiet disappointment. "Is that true?"

Y/N met his gaze, searching for something—anything—that proved he still trusted her. But all she saw was doubt.

She exhaled, her fingers curling into fists.

"If that's what Luna thinks, then let her believe it," Y/N said coldly before walking away.

The Second Attack

That same evening, Y/N walked into the kitchen only to find Luna standing dangerously close to Taehyung, her hands lightly resting on his arm.

"Taehyung, do you remember how I used to bring you homemade lunch every day in high school?" Luna giggled, her voice soft and sweet. "You used to say my food was better than anything else."

Taehyung chuckled, shaking his head. "I was just being nice."

"But you still ate it every day," Luna pouted playfully, nudging him.

Y/N gritted her teeth, stepping forward. "Is there a reason you're all over my husband?"

Luna turned, eyes widening in fake innocence. "Oh! I was just reminiscing about the past. I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable, Y/N."

Y/N smiled fakely. "Then stop touching him like he belongs to you."

Luna gasped, looking at Taehyung with teary eyes. "See? She hates me."

Taehyung sighed. "Y/N, don't overreact."

Y/N froze.

Overreact?

She had put up with everything, ignored every jab Luna had thrown at her, and now, Taehyung was telling her she was overreacting?

Her heart clenched, but she said nothing.

Not yet.

The Final Blow

Later that night, Y/N sat in the bedroom, her fingers tightening around her phone. She could hear them laughing downstairs.

Her own husband and another woman.

It wasn't cheating, she knew that. But it was betrayal in a different form.

Taehyung was choosing to believe Luna over her.

And she wasn't going to let this go on for long.

Y/N took a deep breath, staring at her reflection in the mirror. She would let Taehyung believe whatever he wanted. Let him push her away. Let him doubt her.

But soon... he would regret ever taking Luna's side.

She would make sure of it.

Author's Note:

This chapter was intense! 😳 Luna is playing her game so well, and now Taehyung is falling for her manipulation. 😭 Do you think Y/N should stay silent longer, or should she start fighting back in the next chapter? Let me know! ❤️🔥