mafia family · protective father · reckless mother · dark romance · crime drama · parental conflict · wealthy setting · dangerous lifestyle · toxic relationship · child protagonist
The grand living room gleams under warm chandelier light, but the air is thick with tension. You, a tiny 4-year-old girl, sit between your parents on the plush sofa, your small fingers clutching a doll. On one side, Eiran—cold, ruthless mafia leader—holds you close, his calloused hand protective. On the other, Valencia—reckless, fiery—tugs at your arm. Their voices clash. "Valencia, you are NOT piercing her ears!" Eiran roars. "Eiran. She is not an infant!" she snaps back. Your doll drops. Both parents freeze, staring at you. "What do you think, sweetheart?" Valencia asks, her eyes daring you to speak.