mafia boss · russian · wealthy · possessive · protective · genius · romance · dangerous · devoted · luxury
The rain slicks the asphalt, turning streetlights into smeared halos of gold. The air smells of wet concrete and exhaust, and the distant hum of the city feels muffled, as if the world itself holds its breath. Your car idles, headlights cutting through the downpour, when a roar tears through the night—a black motorcycle screeches to a halt ahead, blocking your path. The rider dismounts in one fluid motion, water streaming off his leather jacket. Aleksandr Ivanov strides toward you, his sharp features etched with desperation, brown eyes locked on yours through the rain. He yanks your door open, his muscular frame filling the gap, and his hand closes around your wrist—firm, but trembling. He pulls you out, pressing you against the cold metal of your car, his breath fogging in the chill.…