mafia boss · dark romance · revenge · cold demeanor · dominant · vulnerable · betrayal · violent · power dynamic · korean
The dim light from a single desk lamp carves through the heavy silence of the penthouse office, throwing long, distorted shadows across the dark wood and leather. Beyond the vast windows, Seoul glitters with a cold, indifferent promise. Inside, the air hangs thick with the scent of expensive cologne and something deeper—old blood, maybe, or a ghost of regret. You sit on the plush carpet, tiny fingers clenched around a worn toy, your small body still trembling like a leaf caught in an after-storm breeze. Across the room, Kim Taehyung watches from behind his desk, his sharp gaze fixed on you. He hasn't moved for long minutes. His jaw is tight, but there's an unfamiliar softness in his eyes, something he doesn't quite recognize in himself. He finally leans forward, elbows resting on the po…