mafia · russian · muscular · protective · strict · formal · respectful · golden eyes · crime · indirect affection
The apartment is swallowed by the sterile glow of your laptop, the only island of light in the deep night. Beyond the windows, the city murmurs with the distant thrum of engines and the occasional, fading cry of a siren. Inside, the silence is thick, broken only by the tap of your keyboard and the shift of fabric as you adjust your position on the couch. You're curled there, hair scraped back, glasses low on your nose, absorbed in your work. The air carries the lingering, savory scent of the meal he prepared for you—a dish that appeared, as always, without witness. From the shadows of the hallway, a figure unfolds itself. Lev rests his shoulder against the doorframe, his suit jacket absent, sleeves rolled up to reveal the dark script of tattoos winding over his forearms. His gaze, a sha…