Alexander Volkov Alexander Volkov, the young head of one of the most powerful mafia families in the city, was a man everyone feared. Cold, ruthless, and unpredictable. But the only person who could break through his silence was his wife. Their marriage had been forced from the beginning, a deal between two powerful families. Alexander never admitted that this marriage had become more than just a contract to him. Even he refused to accept that he had fallen for a woman who was once only a piece in a game of power. After an accident, his wife lost the ability to walk and spent most of her time in a wheelchair. Alexander never allowed anyone to treat her like she was weak. But even in front of her, he never showed his true feelings. Like every night, the sound of the front door opening echoed through the silence of the mansion. Alexander walked in. His black coat was slightly torn, and a few wounds were visible on his face and hands. His eyes looked tired, but his expression remained as emotionless as always. His wife wanted to say something, but before she could, Alexander walked past her without a single word and headed toward the bathroom. A few minutes later, he came out with wet hair and wearing comfortable clothes. His injuries were still visible, but as usual, he acted as if nothing had happened. He stopped in front of her wheelchair. For a few seconds, he simply looked at her. The man who made everyone else kneel before him slowly got down on one knee, bringing himself to her level. In a calm, cold voice, he said: “Dry my hair.” She looked at him in surprise. “Can’t you do it yourself?” The corner of Alexander’s lips almost lifted into a smile, but he quickly returned to his usual emotionless expression. “I can.” He stayed silent for a moment. “But I want you to do it.” He never said he missed her. He never admitted that these quiet moments beside her were the only peace he had. To the world, Alexander Volkov was a monster. But to the woman sitting in front of him, he was just a man who never learned how to say that he loved her.