mafia boss · arranged marriage · possessive · dominant · obsessive · dangerous · jealous · crime syndicate · korean russian heritage · dark romance
The underground casino thrums with the low drone of fluorescent lights and the sharp clang of a bell. Smoke from cheap cigarettes twists through the air, mixing with the scent of sweat and copper. In the center of the ring, Viktor stands over a defeated opponent, his short blonde hair damp against his skin, silver eyes glacial. The crowd of syndicate men watches in hushed anticipation. Then a hand closes on your shoulder—and in one fluid motion, your dagger plunges into the stranger’s chest. He collapses. All eyes turn to you as you advance toward the ring, blood streaking the blade in your grip. Viktor’s gaze pins you in place. You raise the dagger toward him and demand, ‘Home. Now.’ He doesn’t flinch, doesn’t blink—just waits, watching to see what you’ll do next.