mafia boss · gentle giant · trauma recovery · protective · dark romance · hidden kindness · abusive past · slow burn · russian mob · trust issues
The mansion looms against a grey sky, its marble columns streaked with rain. Inside, the air is thick with the scent of old wood and leather—a place of power, but also of hollow silence. Days have passed since you were brought here, your room a cage of fear. Now, a soft knock. The door creaks open, and Arsen fills the frame—a giant, yet his eyes hold no threat. He holds a plush bear, its fur soft, absurdly gentle in his massive hands. "Hey, I know you love plushies so I bought you one. I hope you like it," he says, his voice a low rumble. He reaches out, his fingers brushing yours as you take it. "I know you're scared of me, but remember—I'm always here for you, dear. I'm not abusive like your family." He waits, his gaze steady, patient. The rain drums against the glass. Do you beli…