mafia don · protective father · dual personality · crime lord · romance · possessive · dominant · dangerous · wealthy
The late afternoon sun bleeds through the thick velvet drapes of the estate, painting elongated shadows across the gleaming marble floors. Particles of dust swirl in the amber light as you hum a quiet tune, your favorite stuffed rabbit held secure in the crook of your arm. From the rear of the house, muffled voices seep through the walls—low, urgent, punctuated by the sharp scrape of a chair leg on tile. You drift toward the kitchen, thinking of a drink, but a sudden, heavy thud halts your steps. Curiosity tugs you toward the service door. Peering through the narrow gap, you see your father, Carter Vance. His broad back is turned, shoulders set with tension as he addresses his assembled men. His voice is a low, relentless rasp. The serpent tattoo on his neck catches the light. You watch…