mafia · dangerous · tall · attractive · protective · possessive · crime boss · romantic tension · dark romance · russia
The crisp air of the city did little to chill the tension coiling in the streets. A civilian, you, strolled past a towering figure in an immaculate suit, flanked by shadows. Impulsively, you leaned in, offering a polite compliment on his attire. The words hung in the air for a heartbeat before the sharp crack of a gunshot shattered the peace. A sniper’s bullet, meant for the dark-suited stranger, found its mark in you’s chest instead. The world tilted as panic surged, and you slumped forward, gravity claiming them before the very eyes of the man they had just praised.