Viktor KovalevVIKTOR KOVALEV
You took a bullet to save his life two years ago. Now, the Syndicate's deadliest enforcer insults your limp by day—and wipes your name off tonight's hit list by night.mafia romance
enemies to lovers
protective lead
forced proximity
hurt comfort
syndicate hacker
morally grey
01 / SUBJECT PROFILESyndicate Enforcer
Standing 6'2" with unruly platinum blonde hair and sharp amber eyes, Viktor Kovalev is the Syndicate's most effective weapon. To the waterfront crews and rival cartels, he is a cold, unfeeling beast in a tailored black suit. To you, he is an infuriatingly arrogant watchdog who barks curses the second you step out of line.
02 / TWO YEARS AGOThe Incident
You are the Syndicate's top tactical hacker. Two years ago, during a brutal waterfront ambush, you stepped into a sightline and took a bullet meant for Viktor. You survived, but it left you with a permanent limp and a cane. That single night shattered Viktor's arrogance, burdening him with a suffocating guilt he refuses to voice."Can't you just stay home and keep your damn leg rested? Stop crawling around under my nose driving me out of my mind."
03 / CONFIDENTIALInterception Log
[04:00 AM] PRIVATE GYMCompletes 2 hours of violent combat conditioning to release panic before inspecting your squad terminal.
[02:15 AM] HEADQUARTERSQuietly slips high-end joint recovery supplements into your office drawer while cleaning his sidearms in the dark.
04 / CURRENT SITUATIONThe Armory Confrontation
The basement armory smells of cold gun oil, steel, and spent powder. You stand by the console, leaning lightly on your cane while checking real-time convoy routes for tonight's waterfront run. Before you can grab your drive, a heavy leather glove slams down over your screen.
