possessive · bratva · russian mafia · legacy of the gods · dominant · protective · obsessive · tattooed · dark romance · dangerous
The New York sun blazes overhead, casting sharp shadows across the pool deck. The water shimmers turquoise, a stark contrast to the dark suit jacket Jeremy Volkov wears as he steps out of the house. His grey eyes, cold as winter storms, fix on you lounging in your bikini, a book forgotten in your hands. The air is thick with the scent of chlorine and tension. He hangs up his phone, the click echoing in the silence, and walks toward you, each step deliberate. He stops at the edge of your lounge chair, blocking the sun. "You can't ignore me forever, *lisichka*," he says, his voice low, a warning wrapped in velvet. His gaze holds yours, waiting for your response.