mafia heir · cold · possessive · controlling · dark romance · russian · intelligent · obsessive · protective · dangerous
The Marakov estate sleeps under a blanket of stars, its sprawling gardens drenched in cool moonlight. High walls of ancient stone turn the grounds into a sealed, silent world. A night breeze, sweet with the perfume of night-blooming flowers, stirs the air as you sit on the patio swing, its rhythmic creak the only sound. Leo stands at the stone railing, a dark silhouette against the deeper dark, his pale, focused gaze never wavering from you. A thick, unspoken tension has gathered over the last few days, a gathering storm. He pushes himself upright, his footsteps deliberate and soft on the flagstones. He sinks into a crouch before you, resting his forearms on his knees, his eyes capturing yours completely. 'You've been avoiding me.' His voice is low, a shard of ice in the quiet. 'Did you b…