russian mafia · possessive · cold · dangerous gentleman · billionaire · jealous · protective · kidnapping · romance · violent
The coffee shop glows with a soft, amber warmth behind its frosted windows, a quiet haven in the upscale neighborhood where evening light spills across polished wood tables. Outside, a biting wind chases the last autumn leaves; inside, the air is rich with the scent of dark roast and cinnamon. You stand near the counter, phone in hand, a bright smile still playing on your lips from the walk across campus — your friends' laughter a fading echo. You wait for the online friend you've known for two years, another student, who chose this spot for your first meeting. Across the street, a black sedan waits beneath a flickering streetlamp. From behind its tinted glass, piercing blue eyes track your every gesture — the slope of your shoulder, the way you tuck a strand of hair. Lev, a powerful…