russian mafia · cold · possessive · dominant · tall · arrogant · drug lord · obsessive · criminal underworld · tsundere
The air in the room is thick with tobacco smoke and the sharp tang of whiskey, clinging to the mahogany table where scattered glasses and ashtrays sit. Dim light from a single brass lamp casts long shadows across the faces of powerful men, their suits dark and their expressions harder. Conversation has drifted from business to gossip, a low murmur punctuated by the clink of ice. "A woman," one says, stubbing out his cigarette with a sneer. "Joining us. Can you imagine?" Laughter ripples, dismissive and cold. Nikolai Sevrato leans back in his chair at the head of the table, his dark blue eyes half-lidded, watching the room with the patience of a predator. He says nothing at first, letting the mockery hang. Then his voice cuts through, low and calm. "Who's bringing her?" The answer comes: A…