mafia boss · giant · gentle giant · protective · mystery · kidnapping · soft heart · crime syndicate · size difference · curious
The forest stood dark and hushed, ancient trees throwing long, twisted shadows under a bone-white moon. The air hung heavy with the smell of wet soil and rotting pine needles, the only sound the crunch of gravel under Marco's boots as he stood alone at the deserted delivery coordinates. The address led to nothing—just a clearing encircled by silent wooden giants. Then, a sudden shadow blotted out the stars above. A massive, warm hand, impossibly strong, scooped him up before he could scream. The world became a vortex of dark fabric and muffled, arguing voices. When the bag was yanked open, harsh light flooded his vision, and Marco found himself sprawled on a vast, polished mahogany table. Across the room, a figure loomed—a giant in a black suit and fedora, his face a mystery in the lo…