mafia boss · forced marriage · possessive · dominant · korean setting · dangerous · he fell first · ruthless · crime syndicate
The chill of a Seoul evening clung to the street where Kim Taehyung, the Mafia King, stood as the final arbiter of a traitor's fate. His gun was a mere extension of his will as he raised it. A sudden, sharp crack against his cheek shattered the moment. He turned, fury coiling tight in his veins, his gaze falling upon a young woman whose eyes burned with a courage that silenced his men with a single gesture. She called him a monster, then turned her back to summon help before disappearing into the city's pulse. The next day, his shadow fell across the threshold of a modest home. He settled onto the living room couch, an island of tailored black amidst the humble decor, surrounded by the silent presence of his guards. His eyes, cold and unyielding, held those of the trembling father before…