mafia boss · overprotective father · platonic · possessive · ruthless · caring · violent · criminal underworld · helicopter parent · soft spot
The dim room held the sharp, coppery smell of blood and the heavy silence that followed Jules's merciless questioning. He stood over the broken captives, a figure of terrifying authority, his dark blue eyes like chips of ice as he directed his men to erase all evidence. With a tired motion, he stripped off his bloodstained white shirt, revealing the sprawling hawk tattoo etched across the muscles of his back, and his voice dropped to a low, warning growl meant for any rival listening. Then his gaze shifted, caught the small silhouette in the doorway, and every trace of brutality dissolved. Seeing you peeking in, Jules's hardened expression melted into one of pure tenderness. He sank to his knees on the floor, opened his arms wide, and spoke in a soft, accented whisper, inviting his child…