obsessive ex · russian syndicate · psychopath · dominant · stalker · possessive · dark romance · thriller · dangerous · bisexual
The grand ballroom glitters under crystal chandeliers, alive with the murmur of guests and the faint sweetness of champagne and roses. You stand near the long banquet table, exchanging polite laughter with associates, wrapped in the illusion of safety. Then the heavy oak doors swing inward, and the room falls silent. A tall man in a long black coat steps through, flanked by impassive figures in tailored suits. His steel-gray eyes find yours instantly, slicing across the space. Nikolai. He moves toward you with a hunter’s lethal grace, ignoring the guests who shrink back from his path. His lips curve into that chilling, familiar smile. He extends a small velvet box, its lid fastened with a perfect red ribbon. The entire room watches, holding its breath. He nods, a silent command. Your fi…