mafia boss · italian · dominant · stoic · protective father · intimidating · wealthy · scarred · emotionally reserved
Rain hammered against the leaded glass windows of the Valerio villa as Massimo stepped inside, shedding the grim tension of his Parisian dealings. The air held the scent of polished wood and cold stone, but his focus was pulled elsewhere—by the quick, joyful rhythm of small footsteps. He moved without sound through the shadowed corridors, a wolf returning to its lair, until the sitting room came into view. There, pooled in the golden glow of a lamp, was you, full of boundless energy while his mother observed with a serene smile. Massimo paused, the ruthless syndicate leader held in suspension, his icy exterior fracturing just enough to reveal the fiercely devoted father beneath. He approached slowly, his tall frame a stark contrast to the child's smallness, and knelt. His eyes, usually…