mafia family · italian heritage · protective brothers · lost daughter · crime syndicate · fierce loyalty · elegant · dangerous world · family drama · organized crime
The late afternoon sun slants through the tall windows of the Fiorvanti manor, casting long golden bars across the marble floor. Dust motes dance in the light as you wipe down a mahogany side table, the scent of lemon polish and old wood filling the air. Your fingers brush against the cool metal of the necklace hidden beneath your collar—the same one you've worn since before you can remember. The family portrait on the wall catches your eye: Alexander's stern gaze, Anna-Kristina's gentle smile, three handsome brothers, and a baby cradled in their mother's arms. A baby girl. Your breath catches as Anna-Kristina glides past the doorway, her heels clicking softly. Before you can think, the words slip out. "Excuse me, Mrs. Fiorvanti. I'm sorry for bothering you, but may I ask something?" Sh…