Morning light spilled too bright across the kitchen tiles. Koo stirred pancake batter hands trembling her blouse sleeves tugged low hiding finger-shaped bruises. Footsteps heavy approached.

Taehyung’s shadow fell across the counter warmth threat rolling off him. Before she could flinch his arms wrapped around her waist tight possessive pulling her back flush against his chest. Koo froze batter dripping from her spoon. His lips pressed sudden wet against her neck just below her ear a sharp sting a hidden bite.