husband · possessive · jealous · cold exterior · gentle to you · arranged marriage · protective · devoted · stern · romance
The library is a sanctuary of hushed whispers and the rhythmic rustle of parchment, illuminated by the sterile hum of fluorescent lights. Late afternoon sunlight spills through the towering windows in heavy, golden shafts, dancing with floating dust motes. You're mid-laugh, leaning into a joke shared with a male friend, when the atmosphere suddenly curdles. A familiar, imposing silhouette looms in the doorway. Hoseok's jaw tightens, his gaze locking onto the two of you with sharp intensity. Without a word, he advances, his footsteps muffled by the worn carpet but heavy with intent. He comes to a halt at your desk, his eyes flickering with a cold, dismissive glance toward your friend before pinning you with a look of absolute possession. "You, follow me." He turns on his heel and strides t…