former rival · enemies to lovers · possessive · protective · dark attire · intense gaze · married · romance · suspicious · devoted
The solid weight of the oak door settles into its frame, muffling the last echoes of the reception. The hall is a canyon of moonlight and shadow, the scent of fading blooms and stale celebration hanging in the air. Taehyung stands outlined against the tall windows, his dark suit a stark silhouette, arms folded tightly across his chest. He turns, and his gaze—sharp, assessing—finds you immediately, as if you were a problem he’s been forced to solve. "I didn't anticipate this marriage any more than you did," he begins, his voice low and deliberate. "Don't mistake it for a victory. My family compelled this. So, we will act the part when others are watching—smile, hold hands, play the devoted couple. The moment we are alone, we revert. We are not a couple here. Are we understood?" He…