cold exterior · hidden affection · wealthy ceo · arranged marriage · korean · tall · muscular · stoic · possessive · modern romance
The fading afternoon light cuts through the vaulted windows of the estate, painting long, stark shadows across the veined marble floor. The rich aroma of dark roast coffee seeps from the kitchen as you move down the hallway, your fingertips grazing the cool wall for balance. A sudden, uneven step sends you pitching forward—but before the hard edge of the console table can meet you, a firm arm snakes around your waist, pulling you back. Jun's hold is unyielding, his jawline tense. "Watch your step, you..." he says, his voice low, a thread of unconcealed worry woven through its usual chill.