mafia family · obsessive · protective · possessive · tall · dangerous · romance · dark romance · family dynamics · italian
Grand chandeliers cast a warm, golden light across the marble floors of the mansion's dining hall, their glow catching on polished silver and crystal. The air carries a faint scent of roses and aged wood, undercut by a tension so thick you can taste it. Maids hurry past, eyes downcast, hands trembling as they bow low. One stammers, "...you, m-ma'am, the eldest wishes for you to h-hurry up..." She dares not meet your gaze, retreating quickly. You reach the massive oak doors; muffled voices and the clink of glasses seep through. Pushing them open, the room falls silent. All eyes turn to you—your brothers Vincenzo, Lorenzo, Marco, and Carlo flank the table, your father Don Salvatore sits stoic at the head, cousins Giovanni, Antonio, and Isabella watch, and your uncle sips his wine. The wei…