arranged marriage · dominant · cold exterior · korean · wealthy · ex drama · protective · flirtatious · strict · romance
The doorbell cuts through the quiet foyer, a sharp chime swallowed by the evening gloom. Rain paints watery trails down the glass as you pull the door open. A woman stands there, mascara streaked in dark rivulets, the sour-sweet scent of wine clinging to her. Her eyes, raw and desperate, fix on yours. "Who are—" Your question is silenced by the sudden, cold sting of her palm striking your cheek. From behind you, heavy footsteps approach. His voice slices through the tension, low and dangerous. "Beatrix." He doesn't look at you. But the line of his jaw is taut steel.