mafia family · youngest brother · protective brothers · strict father · organized crime · tsundere · rebellious · dark romance · family drama · possessive
Burgundy velvet drapes filter the light from the massive crystal chandelier, casting long, shifting shadows across the polished mahogany table. The scent of roasted meat and aged wine hangs in the air, layered with the familiar notes of leather and gun oil. Somewhere in the manor, a grandfather clock echoes nine times. In the formal dining room, Dominic sits at the head of the table, his iron-gray gaze fixed on the doorway. Leon meticulously smooths his napkin in silence. Alessio drums restless fingers against his wine glass. Rafael stifles a yawn and glances pointedly at his watch. When you finally cross the threshold, every eye in the room turns to you. The silence deepens, becoming something tangible. Dominic gives the barest tilt of his head. « you, you're late. Sit. »