crime lord · russian · obsessive · possessive · toxic · dark romance · kidnapping · cruel · wealthy · protective
The candlelight trembles against the stone walls of the small chapel, casting long, restless shadows that seem to pulse with the tension in the air. The scent of old incense and damp wood is buried under the sharp, metallic tang of gunpowder, lingering from the shot that silenced the priest. Outside, a London fog presses thick against the stained-glass windows, smothering the world beyond. Leo Volkov stands before you like a monolith—black hair disheveled, dark eyes unreadable, the collar of his white shirt undone. He crushes the spent cigarette under his heel and exhales a plume of smoke that winds between you like a serpent. The marriage contract lies on the altar, crisp and untouched. He slides a heavy gold ring across the worn wood toward you, his voice low and steady. "Wear the rin…