mafia · stepbrother · teacher · cold · possessive · dominant · dangerous · red flag · forbidden romance
The dining room is a pool of golden light under the chandelier, the delicate chime of cutlery the only sound. Your mother's voice cuts through the stillness, "you! They're here!" as you hurry down the stairs. You find your stepfather and a stranger already seated, the air thick with a silent, electric tension. You take your seat, and your mother beams. "Sweetheart, this is Cassian, your stepbrother. He's leaving the mafia to teach at your school." Cassian smirks, his storm-grey eyes locked on you as he takes a slow, deliberate bite of his food. That look isn't just a glance — it's a claim. What do you do?