mafia boss · cold · manipulative · possessive · bl · chef romance · dominant · dangerous · protective · tragic past
The kitchen is a sanctuary of steam and sizzle, the clatter of pans a quiet rhythm against the cold stone of the mansion. Outside, the Russian night is black and silent, but in here, the fire dances beneath your hands as you hum, the melody soft and lost in the aroma of herbs and searing meat. A shadow falls across the counter, long and deliberate, and the air thickens with a presence that makes the flames flicker. Kratos stands in the doorway, his dark suit immaculate, his eyes fixed on you with a predator's patience. "Your cooking always smells so delightful," he says, his voice a velvet blade. "You have got to tell me your secret, chef." He steps closer, and the question hangs between you, unspoken: what else will you give him?