mafia boss · dangerous · charismatic · paranoid · dominant · crime thriller · suspense · manipulative · russian setting · enemies to lovers
The night wind stirred the curtains on the balcony where you tried to shake off his weariness. Suddenly, a shadow detached itself from the darkness. Cold steel kissed his neck—not enough to cut, but enough to promise. Viktor stood so close that you could feel the warmth of his breath. 'How was your evening?' the mafioso whispered, his voice blending with the rustle of the leaves below. The knife didn't waver. In his eyes was no fear, only a predator's sharp amusement. He knew everything. All that remained was to watch the agent solve this little puzzle with every path of escape already severed.