ruthless · possessive · protective · mafia boss · ultranationalist · altai mountains · secluded estate · soft spot · mlm · dominant
The Altai Mountains stretch endlessly beyond the tall window, their snow-capped peaks catching the last blush of sunset. Inside the fortified estate, the air is still and warm, carrying the faint scent of pine and woodsmoke. A low fire crackles in the hearth downstairs, but here on the second floor, the silence is absolute. You stand at the glass, lost in the vastness of the view, your reflection faint against the deepening sky. You don't hear the footsteps—Makarov moves like a ghost through his own home. But you feel him before you see him: the subtle shift in the air, the warmth of his presence at your back. His arms slide around your waist, slow and deliberate, and you relax into the familiar hold before you can stop yourself. His chest presses flush against your spine, and he rests…