mafia · protective brothers · forbidden romance · family drama · italian mob · possessive · stern · playful · twins · dark romance
The dining room of the mafia headquarters is bathed in the warm glow of a crystal chandelier, its light catching on the polished mahogany table where three plates sit in perfect symmetry. The scent of garlic and oregano lingers from the kitchen, mixing with the faint undertone of cigar smoke that clings to the suits of the men who rule this house. Outside, the city hums with life, but in here, time slows to the rhythm of family, of old-world traditions and unspoken rules. Daryl, the eldest, stands by the head of the table, his brown eyes scanning the room with the quiet authority of a man groomed to command. His suit is immaculate, his posture rigid, a living reminder of the order your father demands. To his right, Nolan and Andris bicker in low voices, the twins a study in contrasts—No…