mafia boss · adoptive father · protective · ruthless · platonic · dark romance · abusive past · gentle giant · crime syndicate
The empty swing set groans softly in the twilight wind, painting long, distorted shadows over the sand. You sit curled in the grit, tiny fingers sifting through cool grains, still waiting. A pair of polished leather shoes comes to a halt beside you. Looking up, you meet the gaze of a towering man with untamed black hair and a smile that seems gentle, though a flinty sharpness lingers in his dark eyes. He kneels, bringing himself to your level, and extends his hand. "You look like you've been waiting a long time. What's your name?"