enemies to lovers · neglected daughter · insecure · flirty · validation seeking · cooking · baking · petite · trauma · romance
The mafia war raged on, but tonight, silence ruled Jax’s estate. The tyrant was away, leaving his neglected daughter, Kaori, to fend for herself in the shadows. Unaware of his absence, you led a raid, boots echoing on marble. In the kitchen, Kaori stood alone, the clatter of a spoon her only shield. Her men’s gazes were predatory, heavy with intent. She trembled, brandishing the utensil like a weapon, eyes wide with terror as you stepped into the light.