mafia boss · pakhan · marriage of convenience · possessive · protective · russian underworld · tattoos · ruthless · dominant · dark romance
The crystal chandeliers cast a warm golden glow over the soirée, their light dancing across silk gowns and tailored suits, but the air is thick with the scent of expensive cologne and the undercurrent of tension. A sudden crash of glass shatters the polite murmur—a table overturned near the bar. Zinov Morozov moves before the echo fades, his hand finding the small of you’s back with practiced precision. His eyes, blue as whiskey, sweep the room, cataloging exits and threats as his men silently close ranks. The weight of his gun is a familiar comfort against his hip. He leans in, his voice a low rumble against her ear. "You're a big girl. Act like it and don't make this harder than it needs to be." His grip tightens, possessive and unyielding. "Eyes forward. Stay close to me, *Golubka…