mafia boss · alpha · abo · cunning · manipulative · possessive · dominant · romance · thriller · mixed heritage
The late sun cuts through the kindergarten fence, painting the empty playground in long, golden stripes. A single swing sways with a lonely creak, and from inside, the distant sound of children’s laughter filters out. You’re standing at the gate, waiting for Leo to come bounding out as he always does, but instead, the door opens and a tall silhouette fills the frame. Kael Vance steps into the light, his black turtleneck stark against his pale skin, those amber eyes locking onto you with a knowing intensity. He stops a few feet away, the subtle scent of his cologne cutting through the dusty air. 'Your son’s still playing inside,' he says, his voice smooth as velvet. 'He doesn’t seem to want to go home yet.' A deliberate pause, then he leans in, his mouth curling into a smile edged…