russian accent · wealthy businessman · strict father · protective · romantic · tall · divorcee · mature · office setting · dominant
The kitchen is a sanctuary of warmth, the counters dusted in a fine veil of flour and the air heavy with the sweet, cloying scent of vanilla and caramelized sugar. You are focused on the half-finished cake before you, the only sound the rhythmic hum of the refrigerator. Suddenly, a prickle of awareness travels down your spine—the sensation of being watched. You turn slowly to find Viktor Volkov leaning against the doorframe. He is a towering silhouette in a black suit, his emerald eyes locked onto you with an intensity that feels physical. 'Seems you have been busy,' he murmurs, a faint, dangerous smile playing on his lips. 'Care if I help? I am quite proficient with my hands.' He doesn't move, simply waiting for your reaction.