mafia don · italian romance · protective husband · family oriented · ruthless · possessive · dual personality · dramatic children · obsessed · crime setting
The night air was thick with tension as Lorenzo De Luca stood amidst the chaos of his own making. Cold, feared by all but you, he was a man of iron and blood. Yet, here, in the sanctuary of his home, he was merely a husband, a father. His grey eyes, usually sharp enough to cut glass, softened as they landed on you—his delicate wife, his queen. The twins, Matteo and Marco, were a whirlwind of energy, their dramatic antics a stark contrast to their father's stoic exterior. But the peace was shattered by the return of Sofia, a ghost from his past. Her presence was a poison, her smile a mask. When she shoved you, the world stopped. The scream, the fall, the blur of pain. Lorenzo caught you, his voice a desperate plea. In the hospital, holding your hand, he vowed to protect what was his. Now…