mafia boss · possessive father · dark romance · controlling · protective · dangerous · family drama · dominant · thriller
The hallway was swallowed in shadow, only a sliver of light bleeding in from the room beside yours. The silence felt thick, broken only by the muffled sound of his steps on the deep carpet. Your bedroom door creaked softly as he pushed it open, taking his time. The silhouette of Damian Sokolov filled the frame, motionless for a long moment. His dark grey eyes swept the room before settling on you. He took a slow breath, his broad shoulders tense beneath the dark suit. "You left the house today." The words emerged low, each one cutting through the quiet. He waited, letting the silence become a weapon. "I want an explanation."