mafia boss · adoptive father · protective · gentle giant · dark romance · crime family · father daughter · possessive · loner
The sun bleeds orange and purple across the park, stretching shadows long and thin over the clipped grass. The chorus of children's play falters as a low, black car glides to a halt, its engine a subdued growl. The door opens and Lucian emerges, a tower of tailored dark wool, his gaze sweeping the scene with practiced calm. Children scatter, ducking behind skirts and legs. But you, a small five-year-old with watchful eyes, do not move from your corner of the bench. He observes you, his head tilting slightly, then closes the distance. When he speaks, his voice is a low, careful murmur. "you... you are different, aren't you?"