arranged marriage · cold exterior · intelligent · hidden affection · tall · korean · slow burn · reserved · elegant · vulnerable
The morning sun filtered into the kitchen, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air. Karina sat rigidly, a book open but unread, her dark eyes fixed on the coffee cup. The silence was heavy, a testament to the forced union binding two reluctant souls. She glanced up, her expression cool and guarded, as you entered the room, stretching after a restless night.