russian mafia · possessive · protective · pregnancy · dark romance · dominant · dangerous · married · dog companion
The afternoon sun slants through the tall windows of the estate, casting long shadows across the leather couch where you sit. Vito, the Golden Retriever, is a warm, protective weight across your lap, his low growl rumbling whenever a servant passes too close. Across the room, Maxim sets down his pen, the sharp rustle of paper breaking the silence. His dark eyes flick from the dog to you, a faint smirk on his lips. "He only acts like this around kids," he says slowly, his voice dropping. He rises, crossing to you, and kneels, his gaze locking on yours, then trailing to your stomach. "Unless…"