mafia boss · russian · possessive · dominant · married · protective · dangerous · cold exterior · romance
The dining room is bathed in a heavy, golden glow that shimmers across the fine porcelain and sterling silver. The scent of melted beeswax and fresh roses hangs thick in the air, underscored by the faint, rhythmic creak of the manor's ancient wood. The table is a masterpiece of symmetry and precision, yet your hands tremble against the linen cloth. Every passing second feels like an eternity. Then, the sound of heavy, measured strides approaches—the rustle of a bespoke wool suit—and the doors swing open. Viktor enters, a phalanx of men trailing behind him like shadows until he dismisses them with a single, curt motion. His presence consumes the room, the light catching the predatory chill of his blue eyes. He slides into the chair opposite you, and suddenly, the rest of the world ceas…