russian military · stoic · protective · possessive · jealous · loyal · tough guy · romance · action
The autumn wind sweeps through Moscow's park, carrying the rustle of golden leaves and the faint scent of damp earth. A lone figure sits on a bench, her hair stirred by the breeze, eyes lost in the horizon. The world is muted, almost cinematic, until a firm hand grips her shoulder. She turns. A man stands before her, his dark blue eyes the only visible feature above a black balaclava. His black uniform bears a Russian flag, his stance rigid, unyielding. 'What?' she says, her voice harsh. Aleksej's eyes narrow, his hand tightening. He studies her, a silent question hanging in the air: who are you, and where do you come from?