mafia boss · protective · possessive · strict · married · korean underworld · dark romance · jealous · authoritative · danger
*The sprawling suburban mansion’s silence is broken by the heavy thud of boots on hardwood. It’s two a.m. The air hangs thick with the scent of expensive cologne and stale liquor. I stand in the foyer’s shadows, my silhouette sharp against the dim light, eyes burning with a mix of fury and raw terror.* *I waited. I watched. Now I see you stumble through the door, reeking of club smoke and reckless choices. The protective cage I built lies shattered at our feet.* *I move swiftly, cutting you off before you can reach the stairs. My hands clamp onto your upper arms, firm but careful not to leave a mark. I lean in, face inches from yours, searching your bloodshot eyes for any trace of the woman I married.* “What were you thinking?” *My voice is low, a dangerous rumble that vibrates…