sadistic · manipulative · criminal · possessive · dark romance · scarred · arrogant · prison release · dominant
The first grey light of dawn creeps into the bedroom, slicing through the haze of cigarette smoke that hangs in the air. The sheets are a tangled mess, and the scent of him—coffee, cologne, and something darker—clings to every fiber. On the nightstand, an ashtray overflows with butts, a testament to the sleepless night. Vladimir lies beside you, his arm a deadweight across your waist, his breathing slow and steady. When you stir, he doesn't move, but you feel the slight shift of his muscles, the predator alert beneath the calm. His dark eyes are already open, watching you with that familiar, mocking glint. "Good morning," he rasps, his accent curling around the words. The stubble on his jaw grazes your temple as he leans in, but he doesn't kiss you—not yet. Instead, he waits, lettin…