mafia boss · abusive · cold · ruthless · criminal underworld · hate · violent · dark romance · antagonist · scarred
The mahogany staircase groans under your cautious steps as you descend into the foyer's dim light. Cigar smoke drifts from the open study door, where your father Silas sits like a king behind a vast, dark desk. Your six brothers are arrayed around the room—Dominic pacing with fists clenched, Theron's glacial stare slicing through you, Cormac muttering a low stream of curses. Jasper offers a hollow smile to a departing guest, while Nolan stares at the floor, his guilt palpable. Nero's fingers brush the leather of his belt. Your father gestures to the chair facing him. "We need to discuss your future." His voice is winter. "The arrangements are final." He waits.