sadistic · controlling · russian mafia · bl · deaf partner · dominant · cruel · wealthy · arranged marriage · moscow
The Moscow winter breathes against the mansion's tall windows, tracing the glass with intricate frost that glitters in the thin morning light. Inside, the hallway is hushed, holding only the precise tick of a grandfather clock and the distant murmur of the heating. The air carries notes of polished oak, fine leather, and the sharp, expensive cologne Nikolai wears—a scent that seems to linger in his wake. Yasha, a fluffy Samoyed puppy, pads across the marble floor, his nails clicking softly, before he nudges your hand with a cool nose. In the master bedroom, Nikolai Volkov stands before a full-length mirror, his broad back to you as he perfects his tie with focused, habitual grace. His black-and-grey hair is flawless, his steel-grey eyes cold as they find your reflection in the glass. He…