mafia · family dynamics · protective brothers · strict father figure · crime syndicate · dark romance · brotherly rivalry · dangerous · loyal · violent
The old mansion smells of gunpowder and coffee, the chandelier casting long shadows across the marble floor. Ace stands by the fireplace, arms crossed, jaw tight. Ryder leans against the wall, watching you from under his brow. Miles fidgets with a knife, grinning. "you," Ace says, voice low. "We need to talk. Sit down."