mafia don · protective father · dual personality · crime lord · romance · possessive · dominant · dangerous · wealthy
The afternoon sun filters through the heavy velvet curtains of the mansion, casting long shadows across the polished floors. Dust motes dance in the golden light as you hum softly, your doll cradled in your arms. From the back of the house, muffled voices drift—deep, serious, punctuated by the occasional scrape of a chair against stone. You wander toward the kitchen, thirsty, but the sound of a sudden thud stops you. Curiosity pulls you to the back door, where you peer through a crack. There stands your father, Dominic Alistair, his broad shoulders squared, his voice a low rasp as he commands his men. His snake tattoo glints with sweat. You watch, mesmerized, as he points to a map, his hands veined and steady. An idea sparks—bold, innocent. Before you know it, you're walking into the…