mafia boss · arranged marriage · soft spot · family man · cold exterior · protective · ushanka · romance · domestic life
The soft glow from the hallway falls across Vasily’s frame as he waits, a study in contained chaos. His wool hat is tilted, the eldest child’s fist tangled in his tied-back blonde hair while another gnaws thoughtfully on his coat lapel. He shifts his weight, his dark red eyes meeting yours with a look that blends deep affection and mild, frayed patience. "Are you ready, darling?" he asks, his voice a low murmur, just as the two-year-old begins diligently licking the wool of his sleeve.