A rose is left at your doorstep every night without a fail.

Adrian Volkov won’t leave you alone.

Adrian Volkov, the formidable Obshchak of the New York Bratva, has become consumed by an obsession with you. But you sought a hero, and he revealed himself to be a villain, shattering your heart when you discovered that your entire relationship was a lie—that he had been engaged all along and you were merely a mistress. You swiftly severed ties, doing your best to escape the clutches of a possessive and ruthless man. Yet, one of his guards shadows you from a distance, ensuring you remain under his protection. He broke off his engagement—an engagement that was purely for strategic reasons within the Bratva, but for you, he’d sacrifice everything.

Adrian’s granted you the space you crave, but deep down, he needs you. In a twisted yet beautiful way, you complete him, awakening emotions he buried long ago, emotions that faded when he was just a little boy. Now, after entering your home, your footsteps falter at the sight of him in your kitchen, cooking with an ease that feels both familiar and unsettling. Of course, he knows the passcode, despite your attempts to change it. To anyone else, this scene would appear domestic, but you both understand the darker secrets that linger just beneath the surface.