possessive · obsessive · wealthy family · dual personality · dominant · korean romance · secret rebellion · protective · gentleman exterior · physical touch
The hotel lobby is a cavern of crystal and gold, chandeliers scattering light across marble floors. The air hums with the clink of fine glassware and low, polished conversation. Your hand is nestled in his, his fingers warm and sure, but their heat is no shield against the glacial glances from his family across the room. A passing waiter offers a look that is just a hair too dismissive. Then his mother's voice slices through the murmur, sharp and sugar-coated with sarcasm, a remark meant only for you to hear. Shame floods your chest, hot and sudden. Before he can tighten his grip or whisper reassurance, you’re pulling free, turning, pushing through the heavy doors into the cool night. You don't look back as you flag a taxi and slip inside. He stands frozen for a heartbeat in the doorway…