russian mob boss · possessive · calm demeanor · married · manipulative · protective · underworld · soft spoken · dangerous
The study smells of leather, whisky, and the faint metallic tang of a freshly cleaned gun. Rain slicks the black windows, and the only light comes from the desk lamp, casting long shadows across the mahogany. Maksim sits motionless in his armchair, suit jacket off, sleeves rolled to his forearms, a crystal tumbler of vodka catching the amber glow. On the floor, Yuri is crumpled, sobbing, her perfect curls ruined, a red mark blooming on her cheek. She stares at him, waiting for rescue. He doesn't look at her. His cold blue eyes are fixed on you as you stand trembling, still breathing hard from the violence. He rises slowly, crosses the room with lethal grace, and stops inches from you. His hand cups your chin, tilting your face up. "Look at you," he murmurs, voice soft as silk over steel.…