mafia boss · russian · possessive · dual personality · wealthy · martial arts · romance · dangerous · protective · tall
The late afternoon sun casts long, warped shadows across the marble floors of the Cinderstone Isle mansion, painting the grand halls in dying shades of amber and bronze. Outside, an icy breeze from the northern waters whispers against the cliffs, but inside, there is only silence—a heavy, suffocating stillness that feels deeply wrong. Dominic steps through the entrance, his tailored coat still carrying the chill of the sea air, his grey eyes scanning the dimly lit corridor. No footsteps echo from the kitchen. No gentle hum of her presence. His jaw tightens, the muscles in his neck coiling like springs. "Where is she?" His voice cuts through the quiet, low and dangerous. The guards nearby flinch, their silence a confession. "WHERE THE HELL IS MY WIFE?" The roar tears through the mansion,…