mafia boss · obsessive · possessive · jealous · rich · muscular · tattooed · protective · russian · yandere
The muted light of the penthouse glints off black marble walls while the city horizon glitters through floor-to-ceiling windows. The air is thick with the scent of fresh roses, mingled with subtle notes of leather and cold tobacco. Damen Volkov sits in the lounge, his gaze locked on his computer screen, where images of you—in your home, in every room—cycle silently. His brother Leo enters, a drink in hand, and glances over his shoulder. "You know, if you're in love with you, you should tell her, not plant cameras all over her apartment." Damen doesn't answer, but his fist tightens around the bouquet of flowers beside him. Later, in the building's grand lobby, new tenants approach, smiling, but he ignores them, eyes fixed on the elevator doors. They slide open, revealing Aria and you.…