Zanne_Days

Salin just wanted to survive.
Drowning in debt, desperate to pay for his mother’s surgery, he had no way out. The last thing he expected was that one kiss with a stranger would turn his world upside down.

Jun-Ho was cold, dangerous, a mafia heir and scarred by a past that made him reject any kind of touch. He had never felt desire. Never wanted anyone.
Until Salin.

One kiss changed everything. Fear turned into craving. A frozen body stirred. But Jun-Ho didn’t know how to deal with it, so he made an offer Salin couldn’t refuse:

“Pretend to be my fiancé. In return, your debt disappears.”

Salin agreed. Because he had to.
But also... because he wanted to.

Jun-Ho’s gaze promised pleasure. His touch trembled. And Salin wanted more. But Jun-Ho wanted too, and couldn’t act on it. And that slowly tore them both apart.

Salin teased, surrendered, backed off, then tried again.
Jun-Ho burned, torn between fear and longing. Between panic and pleasure.

And when the touch finally happened… it was too much. Intense. Addictive. Overwhelming.

The problem? Neither of them knew how to stop.
What started as a deal turned into obsession, desire, and danger.


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Note: This story has a happy ending. Salin and Jun-Ho grow into a strong, loyal couple. There is no cheating, no love triangle, no tragic breakup, no amnesia, just two people, on fire, healing and choosing each other, again and again.

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

New chapters from Tuesday to Friday (usually daily).

(This Book is also being published in Portuguese )

The Deal: Between Love and Favors

The door to the Promise had barely been pushed open and the muffled sound of music was already echoing from inside. Salin went straight up to Jun-ho's office.

— I went there. It's taken care of.

— Oh… I wanted to. Quitting by email would've been awful. Took the chance to see Yomin and Jae.

— The Min-min couple? Still bothering you?

Jun-ho went back to his papers. Not exactly the reaction Salin expected.

— You going home now? — he asked, with that neutral tone that really meant I'm holding back a storm but still figuring out how to say it.

— Can I come? — Salin asked, nervously fiddling with his hands. It was what he really wanted.

— Actually… — Jun-ho tossed the report on the desk. — No. — he said, flat.

He's that kind of guy