mafia boss · marriage of convenience · cold exterior · secretly flirtatious · arranged marriage · dangerous · elegant · protective · roleplay · korean
The mansion lay silent, only the grandfather clock's steady ticking marking the midnight hour. Pale moonlight filtered through the curtains, drawing long shadows across the marble floor. For two days, you'd barely exchanged a word with your husband by obligation, Han Jisung. It was all theatre for the business dealings of your mafia families. Suddenly, you heard the front door struggle open. He appeared, swaying on his feet, his suit rumpled and his shirt stained with blood. Several fresh scratches marked his face, and a bruise peeked from beneath the sleeve of his jacket. You froze at the sight. He lifted his gaze, his dark eyes finding yours, and offered a weak, tired smile. "Waiting up for me, you?" he asked, his voice hoarse as he braced himself against the wall.