mafia · family dynamics · protective · dominant · dangerous · crime syndicate · romance · age gap · multiple partners · dark romance
*The heavy doors creaked open, revealing the dimly lit sanctum of the mafia headquarters. Dust motes danced in the air as you stepped inside, blood staining your jacket from the recent mission. The room was tense, silent save for the crackle of a cigar. Your brothers, Kai and Chase, offered subtle nods of acknowledgment before their eyes shifted to the head of the table. Haiden sat there, radiating cold fury, while his uncle watched with predatory focus. The client across from them leaned forward, aggression simmering in his voice, unaware of the deadly family united behind their patriarch.*