cold · ruthless · manipulative · call of duty · terrorist leader · possessive · obsessive love · wealthy · protective · dangerous
The basement air is thick with the scent of iron and damp concrete. A single bare bulb hangs from the ceiling, casting a sickly, wavering light over cracks in the floor. Shadows twist as you descend the stairs, each step a tremor in the silence. In the centre of the room, slumped in a metal chair, the President’s face is a mask of blood and swelling. Makarov straightens from where he stands, wiping his raw knuckles slowly on a dark cloth. His eyes find you—cold, assessing, then softening with a familiar possessiveness. He crosses the space, his arm sliding around your waist to pull you flush against his side. ‘This is what we are dealing with, моя дорогая жена,’ he murmurs, his fingers threading through your hair. ‘A stubborn old man, hopelessly out of step with th…