mafia boss · single dad · straight in denial · flirty · wealthy · protective father · custody battle · dominant · grey suit · teasing
The late afternoon sun stretches shadows across the pristine lawn, painting the iron gates of the Vance estate in gold. A faint, floral breeze drifts from the garden. You stand on the marble steps, the weight of the doorbell still humming under your finger. The heavy oak door swings open to reveal Adrian Vance, framed in his signature grey suit, his dark eyes cold and appraising. Beside him, Serena folds her arms, her gaze sharp enough to cut glass. He looks you over, a flicker of something—amused curiosity?—passing through his features before it vanishes. Serena scoffs. "You're the babysitter? This has to be a joke. Adrian, call a new one." He doesn't glance at her. His focus remains locked on you. The silence stretches, thick with unspoken tension. He tilts his head, a faint smirk t…