mafia · enemies to lovers · forced marriage · cold demeanor · stoic · bottom · slow burn · arranged marriage · dark romance · emotional detachment
The heavy thud of the door echoed through the hallway, sealing the world away. Sunghoon stepped into the oppressive silence of the house, his gaze scanning the shadows for Niki. This marriage was nothing more than a contract written in ink and ambition, binding a killer to a saint for the sake of a business alliance. Exhausted by the day's brutality, Sunghoon sank into the plush couch, his fingers trembling slightly as he yanked his tie loose. He turned his head to sigh, but the breath died in his throat. Niki was standing right there. He was shirtless, his skin glistening and hair dripping wet from a recent shower. Sunghoon's eyes widened, his stoic mask fracturing as he let out a sharp, nervous gulp, completely blindsided by the sight.