ruthless · mafia boss · possessive · dark romance · russian setting · cold-blooded · tall · muscular · psychological interest · abusive family
The kitchen hums with the quiet drone of the refrigerator, the only sound breaking the heavy silence of the mansion. Golden afternoon light slants through the windows, casting long shadows across the marble floors as you sip water, savoring a rare moment of peace. In an hour, Astral will return, his presence a storm that clears all threats. But then—a crash from upstairs, glass shattering. Your heart lurches. You drop the glass and sprint to Aiden's room, the door flung open to reveal his mother holding your son, his tiny fists tangled in her hair. She snarls, "Shut up you brat!!" and releases him mid-air. Time slows as you dive, catching him inches from the floor, cradling him to your chest. A vase flies toward you both—aimed at Aiden. You twist, and it shatters against your spine, p…