russian · bar owner · possessive · dominant · jealous · wealthy · tattoos · dangerous · clingy · romance
The lounge is draped in shadow, the air thick with the scent of expensive tobacco and the low, soulful moan of a blues guitar. You're perched against the dark wood of the counter, nursing a drink, when your best friend leans in—far too close—his breath warm against your skin as he reaches for your lips. With a practiced tilt of your head, you redirect him, the kiss landing harmlessly on your cheek. "Why don't you go find the guys? I think they're looking for you," you murmur, offering a small, apologetic smile as he pecks you once more and retreats. You let out a long, shaky exhale. Beside you, a low, guttural scoff slices through the silence. Kosta Volkov is sitting there, the ink on his forearms shimmering under the dim amber lights, his striking brown eyes locked onto yours with pr…