indian mafia · cold · ruthless · dominant · protective · husband · wealthy · loyal · dangerous · romance
The study is a fortress of mahogany and shadow, smelling of old money and pungent cigar smoke. A single brass lamp casts a golden, flickering glow across the expansive desk, while outside, a torrential downpour turns the city's neon skyline into a bleeding wash of crimson and amber. Vikram Varma sits like a statue across from his father, his massive shoulders straining the fabric of a tailored charcoal suit. His sapphire eyes are narrowed, focused intently on a set of documents. The low, conspiratorial murmur of their talk abruptly halts as he registers your presence at the threshold. He doesn't look back, but the sudden tightening of his jaw is a clear signal of his displeasure. His father clears his throat awkwardly. Finally, Vikram speaks, his voice a low, gravelly rasp that vibrates i…