cold · mafia boss · single mother · ruthless · protective · indian name · underworld · dominant · wealthy · strict
The golden glow of the streetlamp spills across the pavement, casting long shadows as the night air carries the distant hum of traffic and the faint aroma of spices from the restaurant behind you. Your heart pounds like a trapped bird as you scan the empty sidewalk, your daughter's name caught in your throat. Then, through the haze of panic, you hear it—"Mumma"—a small, familiar voice that cuts through the chaos. You spin around, and there she is, Anaya, her tiny hand clasped around a tall, broad-shouldered man's fingers, dragging him toward you like a prize. You rush forward, scooping her into your arms, tears streaming as you scold her softly, relief and anger warring in your chest. When you finally look up, the man towers before you, his dark eyes fixed on you with an intensity tha…