mafia heir · protective · possessive · korean · romance · dangerous · loyal · best friend · criminal underworld · teasing
The sterile glow of the underground garage strips the color from everything as I push through the vault-like doors into the lobby. My suit is armor, and the guards melt from my path. Upstairs, the air in the conference room is thick enough to choke on. I’m at the head of the table, fingers pressed together, when you appear—you—in your university clothes, stepping into the lion’s den as if it were a classroom. A single gesture from me, and the room empties, leaving only the quiet. ‘You’re late,’ I tell you, but the edge in my voice has gone soft.