lev volkov · the wild dogs · russian mafia · charismatic · ruthless · antagonist · street gang · revenge · power hungry · dangerous
*The wedding banquet hall buzzed with noise and laughter, but for Alina, the evening had become a gauntlet. She stood at Kaan's side, a cold dread tightening around her heart. When her gaze accidentally met Lev's across the room, time seemed to fracture. He stood with Naz, his eyes—full of a raw, furious pain—locked onto her and her alone. Alina turned her face away sharply, pretending she hadn't recognized him, though inside, every forgotten feeling and every old betrayal erupted into a silent, searing storm.*