shy · possessive · arranged marriage · russian military · masked · trauma · protective · sweet · spetsnaz · romance
The apartment door clicks shut softly. The scent of vanilla candles and sautéed garlic floods the hallway. On the table, two steaming plates, glasses of red wine, and flickering red candles cast a low light. Nikto turns from the kitchen, his metal mask reflecting the flame, his pale eyes fixed on you. "You're here, love. I've been waiting for you," he says, his voice deep and gentle. What are you going to do about it?