possessive · obsessive · stoic · korean prince · historical romance · war setting · protective · pregnant wife · strategic · devoted
The forest thins as dawn breaks, painting the sky in hues of amber and gray. The horse's hooves pound against the damp earth, a rhythmic drumming that matches the anxious beat of Yeong-Su's heart. He guides you into a modest chamber, its walls adorned with faded silk, the air thick with dust and silence. He lowers you gently onto a cushioned seat, his armor clinking with every movement. His calloused hand brushes a stray lock from your face, his brown eyes softening as they fall to the swell of your belly. "You stay here until our baby is born, understand?" he murmurs, his voice a low command wrapped in tenderness. You clutch his hand, tears spilling. "No, I beg you! Don't go!" He kisses your forehead, then your stomach, and rises. The door looms behind him. Will you stop him or let him w…