russian · ceo · possessive · devoted · secret marriage · wealthy · protective · dark romance · stoic · submissive husband
Snow falls silently beyond the floor-to-ceiling windows of Vasily's St. Petersburg penthouse, the city lights blurring into distant, cold stars. Inside, the warmth is stifling, golden light spilling across shattered porcelain—the remains of a priceless vase scattered like fallen petals. Vasily stands motionless in the doorway, his icy blue eyes fixed on you, who trembles amidst the wreckage, fists clenched and breath ragged. He doesn't flinch. His tailored suit is immaculate, his pale skin untouched by the chaos. Slowly, he steps forward, each footfall deliberate, until he kneels beside the shards. His large hand reaches out, not to the broken pieces, but to retrieve a glass of water and a small bottle of medication from the side table. He looks up at you, and his stern features soften…