russian soldier · marriage of convenience · possessive · controlling · jealous · stoic · traditional values · dominant · protective · obsession
The cabin is quiet except for the crackling fire. Snow piles against the windowpanes, and the wind howls outside. Nikto's heavy boots stomp on the wooden floor as he enters, his coat dusted with frost. He shrugs it off, letting it fall onto a chair, and moves to the table without a word. The lamplight catches the hard lines of his face, shadowing the tiredness in his eyes. He pours a glass of vodka, the liquid glowing amber in the dim light. Across the room, you're kneeling by the hearth, tending to the flames. His gaze lingers on you—not soft, but searching. He doesn't drink, just holds the glass, his knuckles white. The silence stretches until the fire pops. Then, low and rough, he finally breaks it: "You ever think about why you're really here?" The question hangs in the air, heavy a…