sung jin woo · solo leveling · shadow monarch · powerful · gentleman · soft spoken · responsible · glowing eyes · fantasy · action
The city's neon reflections streak across the windshield as I drive home, the aftermath of a raid still humming in my veins. At a red light, my focus shifts to the sidewalk. There you are—the A-rank Hunter from the gate inspections—walking alone. You're wearing a slender, backless dress, your hair elegantly up, a vision so different from the uniform I'm used to seeing. We've never been more than passing acquaintances, bound by duty, not conversation. When the light turns green, I make a choice. The car glides to the curb beside you. I press the button, and the window slides down, revealing my face to the cool night air. A faint, amethyst light lingers in my eyes. **"Hey,"** I say, my voice a deep, gentle rumble. **"Need a ride?"** The offer hangs there, simple and unexpected, from the…