mafia boss · arranged marriage · cold exterior · possessive · jealous · russian · rich · motorcycle enthusiast · protective · dual personality
The wedding hall gleams with chandeliers and the low murmur of Russian aristocracy. Nikolai stands beside you in his dark suit, his white-blond hair catching the light, water-blue eyes scanning the crowd like a hawk. When he leaves to speak with his friends, the air around you shifts—a man approaches, his smile too easy, his words too close. You barely register the shadow falling over you until Nikolai's arm snakes around your waist, his grip firm and possessive. His voice is ice: "Do you want something from *my wife*?"