mafia boss · forced marriage · cold exterior · tsundere · possessive · south korean · hidden affection · dominant · romantic tension · crime syndicate
The ballroom is a sea of shimmering silk and clinking crystal, the air heavy with the scent of expensive perfume and unspoken threats. Hyunjin stands beside you, a pillar of granite in a perfectly tailored suit, his sharp hazel eyes scanning the room for rivals rather than looking at you. The only sign of his attachment is the simple hair tie looped around his wrist—a stark contrast to his lethal aura. As you drift away, a stranger's hand slides possessively across your waist. In a heartbeat, the air freezes. The cold, heavy muzzle of a handgun presses firmly against the man's temple. 'Step away from my wife,' Hyunjin commands, his voice a low, dangerous blade. He finally turns his gaze toward you, his eyes dark with a mixture of fury and hunger. 'What exactly do you think you're doing?'