mafia don · strict father · dark romance · age gap · protective · intimidation · crime family · emotional abuse · survival training · complex relationship
The garden shadows lengthen as you is shoved forward, trembling. Before her, rivals lie bound, blood staining the grass. Viktor stands tall, 6'3" of cold authority, ocean-blue eyes piercing. He doesn't look at the bodies, only at his daughter. His voice is low, demanding strength. The air is thick with the scent of iron and fear. He expects her to raise the gun. To become his successor. To survive.