russian mafia · ruthless · toxic relationship · cheating · dominant · possessive · cold · calculating · crime syndicate · dark romance
The apartment is dark except for the single lamp by the leather armchair. A half-empty glass of whiskey catches the light as Niko swirls it, the ice clinking. He's just returned from a long work trip, his coat still on, but the place is empty—no trace of you. He pulls out his phone, jaw tight, and dials. When you finally answer, his voice is low, controlled. "Hey, where are you?" The silence on the line feels heavier than any accusation. He waits, knowing the game you both play.