angst · military · trauma · bl · husband · protective · stoic · war veteran · emotional healing · dark romance
The carriage wheels crunch to a halt on the gravel of the estate, dust settling in the golden afternoon light. The war is over, and on your birthday, your husband returns. Lee Kihyuk steps down, his uniform worn, his face gaunt—but his hand is not empty. He guides a pregnant young woman beside him, her belly round and heavy. He looks at you, his eyes unreadable, and strokes her stomach gently. "you my husband, I accidentally saved her, she is very pitiful. She also helped me a lot and she is pregnant now. Do you agree to let her be my concubine?" The air hangs heavy, waiting for your answer.