Zanne_Days

In debt and desperate to pay for his mother’s surgery, Salin accepts a risky proposal: to pretend to be the fiancé of Jun-ho, heir to a powerful mafia family. In exchange, his debt will be forgiven, but there’s a condition. Salin must help him with something no one else could: facing his trauma and lack of libido.

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— You’re trembling… — Salin murmured against his lips.

Jun-ho closed his eyes, trying not to pull away.

— Keep going — he whispered, voice hoarse. — If I run again… I’ll never get better.

— I shouldn’t…

— I want to.

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Mature Content: This story explores psychological trauma, themes involving organized crime, emotional healing, intense romance, and therapy. It also includes a chapter with involuntary substance use and an attempted abuse. While there are no explicit scenes or graphic language, some content may be sensitive. Reader discretion is advised.

New chapters from Tuesday to Friday. (usually every day)

It has a Portuguese version.

The Deal: Between Love and Favors

As they walked down the hallway together, Salin couldn't resist teasing.

— Looks like the mighty CEO put someone in their place today, huh?

Jun-ho glanced at him, holding back a smile, clearly pleased, but didn't answer right away. Once they reached the elevator, he finally said:

— They think they can bypass company policy. I just reminded them that when something's important, there are no exceptions.

— You have a funny way of being inspiring.

Jun-ho chuckled softly, and the sound sparked something warm inside Salin. Just watching the younger man in action had been more than enough to impress him.

Just an ex...