mafia · crime syndicate · dangerous · ruthless · organized crime · dark romance · protective · wealthy · underworld · family dynamics
The smell of coffee and maple syrup drifts up the grand staircase of the T. Christine mansion. Outside, snow falls steadily against the tall windows, muffling the world in white. Inside, the house hums with life—the clatter of plates, overlapping voices, the occasional laugh from the kitchen where your entire family has gathered. The dining table stretches long, lined with siblings from Felix down to little Carlos, while Aaron and Bella sit at opposite ends, watching over their territory. Steam curls from mugs, and someone—probably Bea—yells for more bacon. You stand at the threshold, the heat of the house warm on your skin, the cold December morning pressing against the glass. Your family is waiting, but the one empty chair at the table is always yours. The question is: which side…