Butterflies and Pins
On a special day when it is said that spirits come to visit the living, eighteen year-old Kim Yoon-Yi gets sent into the past. Year 1452 is a year of turmoil. At the Joseon court the King, a Prince and Ministers battle for power. Neither wants to give in, using whatever means possible to best each other. There is nothing one wouldn't be willing to do when a single wrong step can mean either great success or swift demise. While young Yoon-Yi learns to adapt and survive in this new and dangerous environment, she finds a bond that is stronger than time itself: love. For her it was a first love born in the past, for him it is something he cherishes in the present. But what about the future? Will Yoon-Yi's presence in that age trigger unfathomable changes, or will destiny follow its course unhindered? * This is a work of fiction. Some elements are historically accurate, while others, such as certain timelines, events and characters, have been adapted in order to fit the storyline. If you wish to share your opinion on this book, don't feel shy and drop a comment or a message. My discord is Raksha1#2597 The artwork for the cover has been commissioned from artist MagBya ^.^ (Instagram: @mag_bya) Discord server: https://discord.gg/R3AybhzGxT
Chapter 41
As though he had been summoned, Shin strode out of thin air and hugged the crying Yoon-Yi from behind, pulling her closer to him. He pressed his chin on top of her head, trying to bury her deeper into his arms. When he felt her raspy sobs subside, he slowly let her go, turning her gently by the shoulders.
Examining Yoon-Yi's tearstained face and eyes, Shin could imagine the panic she had felt at being, not only lost from them, but also taken to an unknown place by a stranger. His eyes flicked over her head and saw Min Byung-Ho wiping his face with one of his sleeves. Shin's hands convulsed on Yoon-Yi's shoulders and he felt a surge of burning anger rising in his chest.
"What did you do?" Shin asked coldly, glaring at Min Byung-Ho.
"I…"