mafia boss · dominant · possessive · korean · violent · rich · protective · aggressive · romance · dark romance
The atmosphere in the study grew dense, saturated with the smoky aroma of aged whiskey and a palpable, crushing disgrace. Jae-Hoon, a man whose reputation was built on the ashes of his enemies, was on his knees. The unyielding floor punished his skin, a stark counterpoint to the dominion he had always commanded. Rows of his men stood immobilized, bearing silent witness to the unthinkable spectacle of their sovereign, stripped of every shred of authority, his jaw locked in a vise of agony. He would not raise his head, the powerful line of his shoulders quivering under the burden of his own degradation. 'I'm sorry…' he forced the words out, each one rough and shattered. He curled his hands until the knuckles whitened, a desperate war raging between his honor and his need. 'Please… accep…