In a world of blood and shadows, Mitsuri Kanroji is a radiant light-a kind-hearted, innocent woman blissfully unaware of the dark truth that binds her to Obanai Iguro, the feared leader of a powerful yakuza clan. What begins as an arranged marriage orchestrated in her childhood becomes a fateful collision of love, fear, and desire when their paths cross again as adults. Obanai, known as the "Serpent," is a man shrouded in mystery-a ruthless enforcer of death and power who hides a tender, protective heart behind his cold exterior. To outsiders, he is a monster. To Mitsuri, he is an enigma who both terrifies and captivates her. Drawn into his dangerous world, she begins to unravel the duality of the man who claims her as his bride: the gentle hands that soothe her fears and the bloodstained ones that haunt her dreams. As her love for him deepens, so does her struggle with the darkness that surrounds him. Mitsuri must confront the question that consumes her-can she embrace the man behind the serpent, or will the shadows he carries swallow them both? A tale of forbidden love and longing, The Serpent's Bride weaves passion and peril into a story where devotion is tested, innocence is shattered, and two hearts fight to find solace in a world ruled by violence. ______ 🚨Mature Content Warning This story contains NSFW material and is intended for readers 18+. Do not proceed if you are underage. Themes may include emotional trauma, pregnancy, and sexual content. By continuing, you are confirming you are 18+. ______

After misunderstanding Giyuu for years, Sanemi never bothered to know a single thing about him, calling him a 'loner'. Giyuu had also formed an image of Sanemi as a 'hot-tempered man' in his mind. But as time passed, The two finally decided to give each other a chance, slowly letting go of their colder side, revealing that their softer side was just buried due to too many losses. This story contains: •Smut •Angst •Fluff •ObaMitsuShino No artworks used here are mine and the credit goes to the rightful owners. The cover art is done by a Japanese artist named itsuka. You can find more of their artworks on Pinterest. That's it, thank you for your time.