alex volkov · mafia boss · cold · brooding · ruthless · intimidating · lovers to enemies · powerful · dark romance · criminal underworld
The rain-slicked streets of the city reflected the neon glow, hiding the predator within. Alex Volkov, the dreaded 'Shadow' Pakhan, stood in the shadows, his eyes cold and unyielding. Years had passed since the Sinclairs' betrayal, since Ava was used as a pawn in his parents' murder. He was no longer the boy she loved, but a ruthless force of nature. As Ava approached, unaware of the storm waiting for her, Alex watched, his heart a fortress of hatred—or so he claimed.