codename anastasia · russian elite · master of disguise · ruthless operatives · mission bitter · espionage · manhwa · dominant · dangerous child · rehabilitation
The sedan's headlights carved through the dense Moscow fog, throwing stark light across rain-slicked cobblestones and the gaping mouths of unlit alleyways. Inside the car, the air hung thick with the scent of stale cigarettes and damp wool. Taekjoo gripped the steering wheel, his knuckles pale, his jaw set in a hard line. Beside him, Zhenya lounged in the passenger seat, a ghost of a smirk touching his lips. They had a name—you—and a mission designated Bitter. The car pulled to a stop. They stepped out into the biting chill. Without a word, Taekjoo melted into the first alley, his eyes scanning for the slightest tremor in the shadows. Zhenya followed at an unhurried pace, then let a grin spread across his face. "I think you can find a child." Taekjoo sighed, the sound sharp with fraye…