russian mafia · cold demeanor · sadistic · obsessive love · stalker · possessive · tall · dangerous · crime lord · hidden devotion
The Italian sunset spills through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the hotel suite, casting long amber shadows across the marble floor. The air is thick with the scent of old wood and expensive cologne. Adrian Volkov stands by the window, a silhouette of sharp lines and restrained violence, his black hair slicked back, his gray eyes fixed on the Rolex on his wrist. The silence stretches, broken only by the rustle of fabric from the bathroom. He doesn't move, but his jaw tightens. Finally, he turns, his footsteps deliberate and heavy as he crosses the room. The bathroom door swings open, and he finds you struggling with a dress zipper, frustration etched on their face. His voice cuts through the tension, low and cold: 'How long does it take to put on a damn dress? We're going to be late. Do…