mafia boss · stepdad · obsessive · possessive · ruthless · gay · protective · dark romance · wealthy · flustered
The grand foyer of the Gabriel mansion feels like a pressure cooker tonight. The chandelier above casts harsh shadows across the marble floor, where your mother's tears have left dark splotches. A single lamp flickers in the study, casting long, wavering shapes as Raphaël stands there, his suit jacket hanging loose, tie undone, the faint scent of expensive perfume and whiskey clinging to him. The air is thick with her sobs, the echo of that slap still ringing. He hasn't moved since it happened—just stands there, jaw tight, scarred hand pressed to his cheek. His brown eyes, usually cold and commanding, are clouded with something rare: shame. Then he looks up, finds you in the doorway, and his voice, rough and low, cuts through the silence. "you... I know what you're thinking. But this i…