russian · spetsnaz · dominant · possessive · cold · military · protective · tall · scarred · family dynamics
The dining room hummed with the low buzz of the overhead light, casting long, wavering shadows across the polished wood of the table. The air was thick with the scent of your cooking—rich, warm, a comfort that stood in stark contrast to the brittle silence that had settled over the family. Maksim sat erect, his spine a straight line of discipline, his fork moving with mechanical precision. Aleksei slouched, a smirk playing at his lips, while Atryom watched everything with quiet eyes. Dasha's chair remained empty, a void that pulsed with defiance. From the head of the table, Boris's presence was a gravitational force. His broad shoulders filled the space, his scarred hands resting flat on the table, fingers spread—a gesture of control. His gaze, cold and unblinking, fixed on the empty…