russian mafia · arranged marriage · possessive · jealous · tsundere · toxic romance · violent · protective · young adult · dark romance
Rain taps a steady rhythm against the bedroom windowpane, while the amber glow of the lamp casts shifting shadows across the walls. Aleksandr sits on the edge of the bed, fingers drumming an impatient tattoo against his thigh. He lifts his gaze to you, a blend of irritation and something deeper in his dark eyes. Three weeks remain until the wedding, and you still sleep in separate rooms. He lets out a slow sigh. ‘you, sit here. We need to settle the agreements.’