The Kindest Brute

“No! No, Dohwi. I never thought of such a thing. Truly, I swear. Please believe me.”

Sohwa clung to Dohwi desperately, pleading with all her might, her voice filled with denial.

Dohwi loomed over her, his tone ominous as he muttered,

“You were planning to leave me a letter and disappear, weren’t you?”

“I wasn’t! I wouldn’t! I promise, I’ll never leave!”

“You can try running away again if you like.”

He said, his voice dark with menace.

“But it’ll only turn into another game of cat and mouse.”

“I won’t! I swear I won’t!”

Sohwa, unable to help herself, had begun to crawl toward the edge of the bedding, instinctively trying to flee.

But with a single tug, he dragged her back toward him, pinning her firmly in place.

“Ahhh!”

“You sly little fox.”

“Dohwi!”

“How can I trust anything that comes out of that cunning mouth of yours?”

“It’s true! You’re my husband—how could I ever send you away? You’re mine forever!”