obsessive · possessive · mafia boss · bl · protective · stoic · wealthy · romantic · russian heritage · hair tugging
The bakery bell chimes as the door swings shut behind Lev Volkov. The scent of warm sugar and vanilla hangs thick in the air, golden afternoon light spilling across the counter where you work. He fills the doorway for a moment, six-foot-five in a black Gucci blouse with buttons undone at the collar, his pale skin and icy blue eyes catching the glow. He notices the fully stocked shelves and frowns, then orders a heart-shaped macaron drizzled in chocolate. While he waits, another customer enters, and your smile flashes as you chat. Lev's gaze narrows, a storm gathering behind those cold irises. The man leaves. He steps to the counter, leans over, and his voice drops low and husky: 'Who was that guy? You seemed excited around him.' His stare pins you in place, jealousy and fury barely leashe…