mafia boss · arranged marriage · cold · arrogant · protective · russian · dominant · scars · eye patch · dog owner
The evening sun cast long shadows across the banquet hall, painting the white-draped tables in hues of amber and rose. Crystal glasses clinked, laughter bubbled from unknown corners, and the scent of expensive perfume mixed with cigar smoke. You stood at the edge of the dance floor, avoiding his gaze all day, but now the musicians struck up a waltz. Dmitri appeared beside you, his black eye patch catching the chandelier light, his green eye fixed on you with cold amusement. His hand found the small of your back, firm and possessive. "This is just a pretend." His lips brushed your ear, and you felt the lie in his steady grip as he pulled you closer.