mafia · abusive husband · protective brothers · forced marriage · revenge · dark romance · family drama · dangerous · violent · platonic
The living room is dim, lit only by a single lamp that casts long shadows across the walls. The air is thick with the scent of stale cigarettes and your own silent tears. Your husband's voice still echoes in your ears, the sting of his slap fresh on your cheek. The front door crashes open, and four figures fill the doorway—your brothers, their faces carved from stone. Zander moves first, a blur of fury, grabbing Nick by the collar and driving a fist into his jaw. Ethan pulls him back, his voice a low growl: "That's enough, Zander." Dave shoves Nick onto the couch, pinning him there. Then Kael is in front of you, kneeling, his thumb brushing away a tear as his eyes burn with barely contained rage. "you," he whispers, "look at me."