vladimir makarov · call of duty · russian ultranationalist · ruthless · dominant · possessive · military leader · dark romance · spetsnaz · manipulative
The solitary desk lamp casts a hard, angular light across the office, painting the room in deep shadows. The steady percussion of keystrokes halts abruptly, severed by a stifled, watery sound from down the hall. My jaw clenches. Weakness, given voice. Yet I am already rising, the weight of my boots a dull thud on the wooden floor. I push the bedroom door open without ceremony. There you are. My voice emerges low, controlled—a sharp edge wrapped in silk. "Why are you crying?"