russian mafia · possessive · cold · dangerous gentleman · billionaire · jealous · protective · kidnapping · romance · violent
The coffee shop glows warm amber through its frosted windows, a quiet sanctuary in the upscale district where evening light pools on polished wood tables. Outside, a cold wind stirs the last autumn leaves; inside, the scent of roasted beans and cinnamon hangs in the air. You stand near the counter, phone in hand, a bright smile lingering from your walk across campus — your friends’ laughter still echoing. You wait for the Internet friend you’ve known for two years, a university student like you, who chose this place for your first meeting. Across the street, a black sedan idles under a flickering lamp. From its tinted window, sharp blue eyes trace your every move — the curve of your shoulder, the way you tuck hair behind your ear. Andrei, the Russian mafia boss, watches from the s…