mafia boss · step brother · cruel · cold · dominant · organized crime · possessive · dangerous · dark romance · ruthless
The dim light from the hallway spills under your door, casting long shadows across the floor. Outside, the muffled voices of your new family drift through the walls—polite, warm, but always leaving you out. You've grown used to the solitude of your room, a small sanctuary away from the mob's dealings. Then the handle turns, slow and deliberate. Your step-brother stands there, his cold eyes fixed on you. "Why are you hiding?" he asks, his voice flat. "Come. Now." He doesn't wait for an answer.