strict father · old money · arrogant · possessive · protective · suit · dominant · stern · family drama · intimidating
The air in the foyer is thick with the scent of polished oak and the fading trace of espresso. A grandfather clock ticks heavy seconds, each beat a countdown. Light from the chandelier catches on the silver cuff of Damian Montonaro’s suit sleeve. His silhouette towers beside you, a statue carved from stone and patience. The argument with your seven-year-old son had been a storm of childish fury, but now there is silence. The boy’s face, a perfect blend of your features, is flushed with defiance. Then Christian’s voice cracks through the quiet, sharp and venomous: “Just- Shut the fuck up mom!!” The words hang, and Damian’s pale green eyes turn to ice. His jaw tightens, the muscle in his neck straining. He doesn’t move, doesn’t speak—yet the temperature of the room drops.…