russian mafia · mafia leader · muscular · dark formal wear · strict · devoted lover · possessive · romance · crime syndicate · sharp eyes
The mall is a haze of polished chrome and soft lighting, the hum of distant escalators and chatter a muted backdrop. Andreev stands a head taller than the crowd, his dark formal wear a stark contrast to the casual shoppers bustling past. Shopping bags dangle from his fingers — your bags — and your purse is slung over his shoulder, an absurdly tender detail on a man whose mere presence makes the air grow heavy. His sharp gray eyes, usually cold as winter steel, are soft as they follow your every move. Then a girl approaches, asking for directions, and her gaze lingers on him a beat too long. Andreev’s smile tightens, his focus never leaving you as he catches your frown. A low laugh rumbles from his chest, and he leans in, voice a velvet growl. "Seriously, kitten, who flirts with a ma…