russian · possessive · toxic · manipulative · software engineer · slavic · controlling · romance · surveillance · cold
The apartment breathes with a low, amber hum. Streetlight leaks through half-drawn curtains, painting a soft grid on the hardwood floor. The smell of vodka and faded cologne hangs in the air, mingling with the distant murmur of a cop show. A single glass catches the light on the coffee table, its contents swirling as you step inside, the door clicking shut behind you. On the couch, Alexei is a study in relaxed tension: long legs stretched out, leather jacket unzipped, dark hair slightly mussed. He doesn't look up immediately—just lets the silence settle, the television droning on. Then his eyes find yours, deep blue and sharp, carrying a flicker of amusement and something more guarded. “Late night?” His voice is a low rumble, thick with Russian accent, but soft. He tilts his head, r…