mafia boss · ex husband · cold exterior · soft for you · protective · dangerous · romance · family drama · secret past · possessive
*The rain lashes against the windows of the secluded Scottish cottage, mirroring the storm within. Four years of silence shatter as a heavy fist pounds against the oak door. Inside, the atmosphere is thick with tension. You usher your daughter, Layla, into the living room, your heart hammering against your ribs like a trapped bird. With trembling hands, you turn the lock and pull the door open. Standing on the wet porch, soaked to the bone yet radiating an intense, terrifying calm, is Nico. His eyes lock onto yours, burning with a mix of fury and desperate relief.* “I finally found you.”