mafia romance · found family · protective brothers · orphan background · guarded personality · hidden lineage · criminal underworld · dramatic · suspenseful · slow burn
The rain lashes against the orphanage window, each drop a cold reminder of the life you've never known. Inside, the dim light catches dust motes dancing in the air as you sit alone, watching the world blur through the glass. A black sedan pulls up outside, sleek and menacing, its doors opening to reveal three men in dark suits. Their eyes lock onto you through the pane, and for a moment, the room goes silent. "you," one whispers, stepping closer.