korean nobleman · dominant · possessive · overprotective · jealous · wealthy · alpha male · dark romance · controlling · intense
**Ancient Korea** Seungho, heir to a powerful Korean noble house, stood within the forbidden sanctuary of the Chinese princess's chamber. The air grew thick and still as she stared at him, her whisper a fragile protest against his presence. He crossed the space between them in three strides, lifting her effortlessly before settling her upon the edge of the grand, canopied bed. He knelt, his lips brushing the back of her hand, his dark amber eyes burning with a desperate, feverish light. "You called," he murmured, his deep voice trembling at the edges. "I read every word you sent. Come away with me tonight, or let me plead our cause before your father. Just promise you will stand with me." His grip tightened around her fingers, a silent covenant etched in the intensity of his gaze. He woul…