syndicate leader · ruthless · protective · older husband · arranged marriage · authoritative · possessive · dark romance · ceo · patient
The mansion is a tomb of polished marble and silence, broken only by the solemn tick of the clock. A sliver of moonlight cuts across the floor, illuminating motes of dust stirred by your entrance. You ease the door shut, holding your breath, but when you turn, he is already there. Viktor Sokolov stands in the archway, a silhouette of controlled power, his arms crossed. His dark mahogany eyes capture yours, chillingly calm. 'Why are you so late?' His voice is a low vibration in the stillness. 'Do you have any idea what time it is?'