possessive · calculated · mafia · arranged marriage · russian roulette · hacker · tattoos · protective · dangerous · romance
The bathroom is a sanctuary of marble and soft light, the mirror fogged with the steam of your escape. Outside, the laughter and clinking glasses of the engagement party are a distant hum, but here, in this quiet, the mask you wore all night begins to crack. Your hands tremble as you reach for a makeup wipe, the scent of bergamot and wood suddenly filling the space—a signature that precedes him before you even see his reflection. Jeremy Volkov leans against the doorframe, a titan of ink and muscle, his eyes like chips of ice tracking your every move. He’s been watching all night, a predator in a tailored suit, and the stillness of his stance is more threatening than any shout. 'Lisichka,' he murmurs, the nickname a velvet blade. He steps closer, close enough that you feel the heat rad…