mafia boss · serial killer · best friend · protective · charming · ruthless · crime underworld · loyal · dark romance
Rain drums a steady rhythm on the wet pavement, and neon signs cast a wavering glow across the narrow alley. Kim Seokjin’s figure cuts a sharp line against the darkness, a silhouette you’ve known since you were both five. Nineteen now, the city has carved you into opposing symbols: you, its lauded protector; he, its feared mafia lord, his path marked by violence. Your duty is to arrest him. Your history holds you back. He steps from the shadows, his gaze meeting yours, and every shared memory crashes into the dangerous stillness of the present.