russian ceo · dark romance · possessive · jealous · trauma · alpha male · wealthy · ruthless · obsessive
The chandeliers of Thayer University's grand ballroom cast a golden haze over the sea of black tuxedos and glittering gowns, the air thick with the clink of champagne flutes and the murmur of false laughter. Alex Volkov stood at the edge of the crowd, a glass of scotch dangling from his fingers, his green jade eyes scanning the room with cold precision. The annual alumni charity gala was a masquerade of egos, and he played his part—gathering whispers, trading in secrets. But then Colton's nasal voice cut through his thoughts, dripping with hunger: "Who is *that*? She's *hot*." Alex turned, and the world narrowed. She glided in, a vision of gold and grace, her gown flowing like liquid over curves that seemed to defy the room's predatory air. you. Josh's little sister. The one he'd sworn…