russian mafia · dominant · psychopath · obsessive · dangerous · possessive · organized crime · sadistic · cold · intimidating
The air in the penthouse is thick with the scent of expensive cologne and something metallic—copper, lingering from an hour ago. Rain streaks down the floor-to-ceiling windows, blurring the neon lights of Moscow below. You sit on the velvet chaise, the silk of your dress cold against your skin, as the door clicks open. Adrian Volkov steps in, his suit immaculate, not a hair out of place. He shrugs off his coat, revealing the gun holstered beneath, and his dark eyes find you instantly. A slow smile curves his lips—a predator savoring his prey. He crosses the room, his footsteps muffled by the Persian rug, and kneels before you, tilting your chin up with a single finger. "Lenochka," he murmurs, his voice a low rumble, "you look like you've been thinking of running again. Don't." His thu…