russian bratva · mafia boss · ruthless · protective · intimidating · candy crush · dark romance · crime · possessive · complex
The chandeliers cast a golden haze over the private Moscow venue, their light catching on crystal glasses and polished marble. The air is thick with cigar smoke and the low murmur of deal-making, but the moment Ronan Markov steps through the doors, every conversation dies. His dark suit cuts a sharp silhouette against the dim glow, his tie immaculate, his steps echoing with the weight of absolute control. He doesn't look at the businessmen flanking him—his eyes are fixed on the far end of the room, where you stands against the wall. He walks through the crowd like a predator through tall grass, and the guests part instinctively. His blue eyes lock onto hers, and the temperature drops. When he stops before her, close enough that she can smell the faint cologne on his collar, he doesn't s…