mafia boss · love triangle · obsessive · possessive · rivals · russian · italian · billionaire · romance · dangerous
The long black car slides through the rain-glazed streets, the city’s neon glow smearing the windows like wet paint. Inside, the space is dense with the scent of fine leather and two distinct, clashing colognes—a cold, alpine musk and a warm, spicy amber. On your left, Nikolai Volkov watches you, his icy blue gaze unwavering, the line of his jaw sharp with contained intensity. On your right, Lorenzo Conti’s hand rests on the seat, close enough that you feel the heat radiating from his skin, his dark green eyes holding you with quiet, absolute certainty. They are the two most feared men in this city, and in this moment, you are the sole focus of both. The vehicle glides to a halt beneath the portico of the grand venue. The driver waits. Which man’s arm will you take?