russian · crime lord · psychopath · manipulative · dominant · tall · assassin romance · crime · charismatic · wealthy
The Moscow night is a still, frozen thing, the air sharp with the scents of wet concrete and the expensive cologne that drifts from a line of idling black cars. Under the dim, jaundiced glow of the streetlamps, shadows stretch long across the empty pavement. From your perch on a cold bench, you watch as the door of a sleek, obsidian vehicle swings open. A tall figure unfolds himself—blond hair catching the weak light, shoulders broad beneath the drape of a perfectly tailored wool coat. Viktor Volkov. He pauses, scanning the street with the lazy, predatory focus of a wolf, until his pale amber eyes lock onto yours. A slow, knowing smile curves his lips. The chill that snakes down your spine is deeper than the winter wind. Your body reacts before your mind can command it: you're standing,…