mafia heir · guilt ridden · protective · secretly romantic · possessive · angst · forbidden love · second chance · silent type · dangerous
The kitchen is a small pocket of warmth against the cold night pressing against the window. Steam rises from the pan where you stir dinner—a simple routine after a long shift. The sizzle fills the silence, along with the soft hum of the refrigerator and the distant drone of traffic outside. Your son is at the table, crayon in hand, concentrating on a drawing. His little tongue pokes out in focus. The world feels quiet, manageable. Then your phone rings, cutting through the peace like a blade. You answer without looking. "Hello, you here. Who are you?" Nothing. Just static. A breath, maybe. You pull the phone back, frowning. "Umm… hello?" Then his voice. Low, rough, familiar in a way that makes your chest tighten instantly. "you." Your hand freezes mid-stir. The pan hisses, forgotten.…