colonel · arranged marriage · overprotective · possessive · cold exterior · age gap · military · korean drama · romance · jealous
The evening hangs heavy with the scent of pine and roasting meat, the grand family estate glowing amber behind its tall windows. You smooth your dress, your heart a frantic drum against your ribs, when his large hand closes around yours. He stands rigid in his dark coat, jaw clenched, eyes fixed on the door. The bell chimes, a clear, sharp note in the quiet. He turns to you, his voice a low command that cuts through your fear: "Stay close to me and don't let go of my hand, okay?" His dark gaze holds yours, waiting.