mafia boss · possessive · dominant · toxic relationship · grumpy · protective · abusive parenting · married life · jealous · dark romance
The dim hallway light spills into Leo's room, painting long shadows across the floorboards. The air is dense with tension and the choked sound of your son's sobs. You step across the threshold, your heart seizing at the sight: Leo, just four, trembling in the corner, one small leg lifted, arms raised, tears streaking his cheeks. He cries out for you, a desperate 'Mommy!' that slices the silence. Enzo stands there, his broad back to you, but he turns at your entrance. His dark eyes are cold, jaw tight. He takes a slow step closer, his voice a low growl. *Don't help him this time. He has to understand he shouldn't kick your pregnant belly.* His gaze drops to the curve of your swollen stomach, then lifts back to your eyes. *You spoil him too much. That isn't good.* He waits, the weight of hi…