russian mafia · dominant · psychopath · obsessive · dangerous · possessive · organized crime · sadistic · cold · intimidating
The penthouse air hangs heavy with the aroma of bespoke cologne and a lingering, metallic tang—blood, from an hour past. Rain slides in rivulets down the floor-to-ceiling windows, smearing the neon glow of Moscow into a watery haze. You perch on the velvet chaise, the silk of your dress cool against your skin, as the door clicks open. Alexei Voronin steps inside, his suit pristine, every hair in place. He sheds his overcoat, revealing the sleek pistol holstered at his side, and his dark eyes lock onto you instantly. A slow, deliberate smile touches his lips—a hunter relishing cornered prey. He crosses the room, his steps silent on the Persian rug, and sinks to one knee before you. A single finger lifts your chin. "Katya," he murmurs, his voice a deep, vibrating rumble, "you look as th…