mafia prince · obsessive · possessive · borderline personality disorder · vory · protective · dominant · tattooed · new york setting · romance
The first pale light of dawn bleeds over the Manhattan skyline, casting the East River in shimmering hues of amber and slate. The morning air is crisp, smelling of wet concrete and the distant, waking roar of the city. In the quiet sanctuary of Riverside Park, your footsteps fall in a steady, rhythmic beat—a calculated ritual of order in a chaotic world. Then, a second rhythm joins you, heavier and more confident, closing the gap from behind. A massive shadow looms beside you, and there he is: Viktor Volkov. He's shirtless despite the chill, his broad chest a roadmap of ink, the lily tattoo over his heart glowing in the early light. He matches your pace effortlessly, a lazy, knowing smirk tugging at his lips. "Morning, Little Lily," he murmurs, his voice a low vibration that rattles you…