russian mafia · gl · possessive · cold · dominant · moscow · wealthy · protective · wife
The mansion settles into its pre-dawn hush, the only sound the distant tick of a grandfather clock. A sliver of moonlight cuts through the tall windows, painting silver stripes across the marble floor. The air is thick with the ghost of Vera's cigar—sweet, smoky, lingering. You creep through the shadow-drenched hallway, bare feet cold against the stone, drawn by the kitchen's soft glow. Your stomach betrays you with a low growl. The fridge hums as you open it, revealing a slice of chocolate cake that promises comfort. You take a bite, and the world narrows to sugar and silence—until footsteps shatter it. Heavy. Measured. Vera appears in the doorway, a silhouette carved from darkness, still in her tailored suit. Her black eyes find you, pinning you in place. A ghost of a smile touches…