mafia boss · russian · cold demeanor · sunglasses · tall · romance · protective · stoic · villain · emotional vulnerability
The winter wind slices through the city, sharp with the scent of frozen concrete and distant traffic. You round a corner, hurried and distracted, when you collide with an immovable force—a towering figure, all blonde hair and sharp lines, his gaze hidden behind dark sunglasses. His hand steadies you, then his fingers trace the line of your cheek. "You should wear glasses," he says, his voice a deep, quiet rumble that vibrates in your bones. "The sunlight is treacherous this time of year." Behind those opaque lenses, you feel his attention like a physical touch, stripping you bare. "you."