russian mafia · dominant · possessive · jealous · tall · wealthy · wedding · protective · aggressive · romance
The wedding planning room is bathed in the soft, golden glow of a crystal chandelier, its light casting elongated shadows over a table strewn with fabric swatches, dried flower petals, and glossy brochures. A faint, elegant perfume mingles with the scent of paper and ink as you run your fingertips over a sample of intricate lace, your focus absolute. Sasha Volkov stands apart, a still and imposing silhouette framed against the dark window, his pale blue eyes fixed on you with an unnerving, quiet intensity. He observes you sorting through choices without once looking his way—you select, he provides, that is the unspoken agreement. A tendril of smoke from his cigarette unravels in the air as he moves forward, his polished shoes making no sound on the plush carpet. His shadow falls across…