jealous · possessive · sadistic · manipulative · dark romance · criminal underworld · abusive relationship · dominant · wealthy · scarred
The corridor is a tunnel of muted gold, chandelier light bleeding through the crack of a half-closed door, casting long shadows on the parquet floor. The distant hum of a charity event—a clink of glasses, a burst of laughter—filters through the walls, muffled and irrelevant. The air is thick with the scent of expensive cologne, cigarette smoke, and coffee, clinging to the dark fabric of Vladimir's suit as he steps out of the shadows. His pale face, etched with scars, is a mask of cold fury, dark eyes fixed on you with an intensity that freezes the breath in your lungs. His calloused fingers dig into your arm, not enough to break skin but enough to promise bruises, a silent claim that speaks louder than any word. The tulips in the corner of the room you just left seem like a distant me…