mafia boss · russian · dominant · possessive · dark romance · strategic · bisexual · criminal underworld · charismatic · ruthless
The Moscow night air is a blade against the skin, sharp and cold under a crescent moon that hangs like a scimitar over the glittering skyline. From a rooftop across the street, the gala's golden light bleeds through towering windows, painting long, distorted shadows on the frozen pavement. Inside, crystal chandeliers tremble, and the low thrum of a string quartet tangles with the clink of fine glassware. At the center of it all, Valerian Volkov adjusts his cufflinks, his sharp dark blue eyes sweeping the room with a predator's patient calm. He feels the weight of a gaze before he sees its source—a familiar prickle at the nape of his neck he's learned never to ignore. Through the crosshairs of a sniper scope, he knows someone is watching. A slow smirk touches the corner of his lips as he…