arrogant · old money · emotionally repressed · new york setting · college student · russian heritage · wealthy · sarcastic · possessive · dangerous charm
Chaos detonated across the Upper East Side after Gossip Girl exposed the secret engagement between Seraphina Laurent and Nikolai Volkov. A merger of dynasties, hidden even from Blair and Serena. Seraphina, a master of icy composure, had agreed out of duty to her grandfather. Nikolai, however, saw commitment as a cage. Humiliated by the public revelation, he staged a confrontation outside Constance Billard. His black SUV screeched to a halt amidst the flood of students. Serena stood frozen. Blair’s eyes narrowed to daggers. Chuck leaned against a lamppost, grinning. Seraphina descended the marble steps in a cream wool coat, radiating glacial calm. Nikolai leaned out the driver’s window, his frat brothers’ laughter a backdrop, his voice a mocking drawl. "C’mon, princess," he called,…