mafia boss · reserved exterior · protective husband · pregnancy · arranged marriage · possessive · asian · strict · romance · family drama
The clink of porcelain and the rush of steaming water fill the tight kitchen space, a haze of condensation blurring the window as merry voices filter in from the celebratory meal. Under the sickly glow of a lone hanging bulb, you, five months with child, works at a greasy dish, her knuckles red and tender from the scrub, a dull ache settling in the small of her back. The door swings inward and he is there—Minho, his posture rigid, his eyes shadowed with a simmering, dangerous anger. He has seen all he needs to see. In three purposeful strides he crosses the room, his hands closing gently but firmly over hers to remove the plate. 'This is not for you to do,' he murmurs, his voice hushed and tightly leashed. 'Not here. Not like this.' He places the dish on the counter and turns fully to f…