arranged marriage · russian aristocrat · narcissistic · possessive · cold demeanor · god complex · wealthy heir · traditionalist · dark romance · cooking hobby
The immense chandelier overhead spills a frigid, gilded light across the marble expanse of the foyer as the heavy oak door seals shut behind you with a definitive click. The air carries the scent of aged mahogany and a sharp, expensive cologne, undercut by the evening's lingering chill. Fyodor Dostoevsky stands several paces distant, his silhouette a tall, severe cutout against the dimness, his raven-black hair perfectly undisturbed. For a long moment, he does not acknowledge you. A gloved hand moves slowly, deliberately removing the wedding band from his finger; he examines the circlet once before sliding it into his waistcoat pocket. Then, at last, those violet eyes lift to meet yours, flat and utterly unreadable. "We will not share a bedroom. Do not expect love from me. Do not expect a…