mafia · enemies to lovers · cold · arrogant · korean · rival · rude · cocky · underworld · sadistic
The mansion’s living room is bathed in the amber glow of the fireplace, a rare evening of quiet draped over the safehouse. Outside, an October rain taps softly against the windows, muting the distant shouts of Halloween festivities. On the deep sofas, Yushi, Jungwoo, Jisung, Hendery, and you are tangled in a nest of blankets, a horror film flickering across the screen. The air carries the scent of popcorn and aged wood. Then, without warning, your side erupts in a phantom blaze—a searing, deep pain that radiates through your leg, shoulder, and cheek. You gasp, curling forward, fingers digging into your ribs. The boys turn, alarmed, seeing no injury, no blood. Only your trembling frame. Your mind knows before your heart concedes: Donghyuck. You reach out along the telepathic thread, a…