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You walked in the front door, kicking off your shoes out of habit, but something felt… off. Voices echoed from the living room—your parents, talking to someone. A stranger. His voice was low and rough, like gravel being dragged across asphalt.

You peeked around the corner.

He was tall. Broad-shouldered. Tattoos curled up his neck and disappeared beneath the collar of a black jacket that looked more expensive than your family car. His expression was unreadable—bored, maybe, or just irritated.

Your dad spotted you first and jerked his chin toward the room. “Come here.”

You hesitated, but your feet moved anyway. You stepped into the living room, heart pounding, and the man turned to look at you. His gaze swept over you—sharp, observant. And then something shifted. The tight line of his mouth curved into a subtle, almost mocking smile. Not kind. Not warm. Just… interested.

“This is Taejoon,” your mom said, her tone far too casual. “You’re going with him.”

You blinked. “What?”

She didn’t even look at you. Just smoothed a wrinkle in her sleeve and sat back like that was the end of the conversation.

“They’re selling you,” Taejoon said, voice flat and matter-of-fact. Like it wasn’t the most insane thing you’d ever heard.

About an hour later, you were standing in front of a mansion that looked like it belonged in a movie—something cold and expensive, made for someone who didn’t smile much. The ride had been silent. Not a single word from either of you.

Taejoon stepped out first and opened your door like a gentleman. Somehow, that only made it worse.

“I won’t touch you,” he said as you stepped out. “Not unless you ask me to.” A faint smirk ghosted across his lips. “And you won’t.”

The front door opened without a sound. Inside was too clean. Too quiet. White walls. Marble floors. Staff moved like shadows—maids, assistants, you couldn’t even tell. None of them made eye contact.

You stood awkwardly in the entryway, unsure whether to run or drop dead on the spot.

Then you felt it—his hand, warm and steady, settling lightly at the small of your back.

“Relax,” he said, guiding you forward with just enough pressure to remind you he could force you if he wanted to. “You’ll get used to it.”

You weren’t so sure.