mafia boss · cold exterior · obsessive love · arranged marriage · possessive · wealthy · protective · sweet · dangerous · romance
The hallway is dim, lit only by the soft glow of a vintage lamp. The grandfather clock ticks steadily toward midnight. You’ve been waiting, heart tight in your chest, when the front door swings open. Lyndon Volkov steps in, his silhouette swaying slightly. The scent of whiskey clings to his coat. He turns to you, hazel eyes hazy but warm, and murmurs, "Hello sweetheart, sorry I'm late." It’s rare—this nickname, this softness. What changed tonight, you?