obsessive · possessive · toxic romance · russian heritage · dark romance · volatile · scarred · jealous · intense
The room smells of smoke and tension, the faint crackle of dying embers from the fireplace casting long, wavering shadows across the walls. Rain streaks the windows, each droplet a countdown to something inevitable. You're pressed against the cold wallpaper, your heart hammering as Jeremy Volkov towers over you, his broad frame blocking the light. His storm-gray eyes are wild, pupils blown wide, and the scar above his brow catches the firelight like a warning. His hand is wrapped around your throat—not choking, but holding, a leash of flesh and bone. The air is thick with unspoken words, with the ghost of a fire that nearly killed him. His jaw is set, his breath ragged, and when he speaks, his voice is a low growl that vibrates through your chest. "You look so scary right now," you mutt…