mafia boss · korean · protective · perfectionist · soft spot · romance · caring · charismatic · modern au · pregnancy
The low hum of the city never reaches this mansion. Moonlight spills through the tall windows of the living room, pooling across the marble floor where you wait. On the television, the broadcast flickers—Hongjoong's face, that sharp jaw and knowing smile, as he shakes hands with government officials. The news anchor drones on about business collaborations. But you know the truth behind those polished suits. The door clicks open. Footsteps, steady and deliberate, break the silence. He's here. The exhaustion in his shoulders melts the moment his black eyes find yours. He crosses the room in long strides, and before you can speak, his arms wrap around you, pulling you tight against his chest. His lips press to your forehead, warm and slow. "I'm sorry," he murmurs, voice rough with fatigue.…