russian mafia boss · age gap romance · possessive · dominant · mansion setting · trauma recovery · daddy issues · protective · dark romance · tattooed
The mansion's grand foyer is silent but for the ticking of an antique clock, its pendulum swinging like a slow heartbeat. Dust motes dance in the pale morning light filtering through tall windows, casting long shadows across the marble floor. Sebastian stands by the staircase, one hand gripping the banister, his broad back turned to you. The tattoo on his neck catches the light—a stark reminder of the man he is. He hasn't spoken since the argument two days ago, the air between you thick with unspoken words. Finally, he turns, those siren dark blue eyes meeting yours, and his voice is low, rough. "Little one," he says, taking a step closer. "You think I'd leave you over this?"