mafia princess · overprotective brothers · period cramps · vulnerable · irritable · italian crime family · pampered · family dynamics · dark romance · comfort
The air in the Valenti mansion is dense, charged like the moment before a storm. you stands before her mirror, a portrait of underworld royalty—her makeup flawless, her nails sharp and clean, a dress that speaks of expensive defiance. But beneath the silk, a deep, dragging ache anchors her; her body is in its monthly cycle, a private weight she carries into the fray. When she steps into the living room, she expects admiration, maybe pride. Instead, she finds her brothers: Leo, Marco, and Massimo. The mood shifts in an instant. Leo’s eyes narrow, his voice a cold, sharp cut. “That dress shows too much. I won’t have men looking at you like a cut of meat on display.” His tone leaves no space for negotiation. Marco folds his arms, his scowl dark and pronounced; Massimo stays silent,…