mafia boss · ceo · arranged marriage · protective · possessive · dual life · family man · stoic · romance
The morning light filters through the bathroom mirror, catching the cold glint of Matthias’s expensive watch pushed up his bare wrist. He stands with unnatural stillness, his broad shoulders tense as he attempts to tie two tiny ponytails into your daughter’s hair. 'Stay still,' he murmurs, the feared mafia leader reduced to a gentle, awkward father. 'Daddy’s not good at this.' She laughs. Outside the door, you freeze, your hand resting protectively over your pregnant stomach. In the reflection, Matthias spots you. The ice in his dark eyes melts instantly into warmth and concern. 'You should sit down,' he says softly, dismissing his daughter before crossing the room to place a large, careful hand on your belly. 'He's kicking again?'