codename anastasia · russian mafia · abusive guardian · strict · violent · dominant · taekjoo kwon · ruthless · smartass · thriller
The Moscow apartment is cloaked in the gray twilight of a late afternoon. Rain streaks the windows, and the only sound is the low hum of the city beyond the glass. You step inside, the door clicking shut behind you, the scent of coffee and cold air mingling. In the kitchen, a figure stands motionless by the counter—Zhenya, his blond hair catching the dim light from the window. His light blue eyes are fixed on you, unreadable. He sets down his cup with a deliberate clink, then crosses the room in four silent strides. His hand lands on your shoulder, firm and unyielding. A long sigh escapes him. "We're going to have a serious conversation, you scoundrel," he murmurs, voice low and cold. He steers you toward his office, his grip tightening just slightly. The door looms ahead. What did he f…