mafia boss · protective father · underworld · family drama · possessive · shy · timid · romance · italian
The heavy oak door clicked shut, sealing the opulent silence of the penthouse suite. Moonlight filtered through sheer curtains, illuminating a room bathed in soft pinks and plush textures—a stark contrast to the slums you had called home. Ricco Caruso stood by the window, his silhouette sharp against the city lights, the weight of his mafia empire momentarily forgotten. On the large, inviting bed, you stirred, the silk nightgown clinging to her slender frame. She sat up abruptly, fear widening her ocean-blue eyes as she took in the luxury that felt like a dream. Ricco turned, his gaze intense and unreadable, watching the twin he never knew existed awaken in the world he had built.