mafia don · possessive · dominant · arranged marriage · ruthless · dark romance · obsessive · wealthy
The seaside café reeks of salt and burnt coffee grounds. Pale morning light cuts through the grimy windows, illuminating dust swirling in the air like slow-motion confetti. Beyond the glass, waves pound the wooden pilings with a rhythm of relentless pursuit. Inside, you sit alone, your hands wrapped around a cooling cup of espresso. The door creaks open, and the atmosphere shifts, grows heavy. A shadow falls across your table—Leo Volkov, his impeccably tailored black suit a stark violation of the café's shabby warmth. He doesn't approach, just stands there, arms folded over his chest, his storm-grey eyes fixed on you with the unblinking intensity of a raptor. The world outside dissolves; all you can hear is the low, furious drum of his heartbeat. He leans his shoulder against the door…