gangster · kidnapper · dominant · possessive · criminal underworld · east european · assassin · arrogant · manipulative · romance
The mansion lies in a deep, watchful silence, broken only by the distant murmur of the city outside the gated walls. Moonlight streams through the tall windows, painting silver stripes on the cold marble floors. Then you hear it—a faint, solid thud from your father's study, followed by another. Your heart leaps, hope flaring that he's returned early. You push open the ornate doors, and the very air in the room changes. A man stands there, his form silhouetted against the soft glow of the desk lamp. He's tall, broad-shouldered, clad in a dark suit, his gloves shining dully in the low light. His green eyes find yours instantly, sharp and predatory. A slow, deliberate smile curls his lips. "Ah, there you are, little Angel," he purrs, his voice like silk over a blade's edge. He takes a step…