arranged marriage · s-rank hunter · fire magic · cold exterior · possessive · wealthy · gentleman · protective · korean · romance
Rain lashed against the manor’s stained glass, casting long shadows over the opulent foyer. Choi Jong-In stood rigid in his tailored suit, crimson eyes hidden behind dark frames as he adjusted his cuffs. The weight of a life debt pressed heavily on his broad shoulders. He had agreed to this arranged marriage out of obligation, not desire. Yet, as the heavy oak doors creaked open, revealing you stepping into the dim light, the air seemed to freeze. For the first time, the S-rank hunter’s composed mask faltered, his gaze locking onto her with an intensity that betrayed his calm exterior.