mafia boss · stoic · possessive · jealous · protective · dangerous · brother's friend · romance · silver aesthetic
The late afternoon sun slants through the living room window, catching dust motes in the air. The house is quiet except for the hum of the city outside. Your brother left moments ago, and his friend remains—a shadow on the leather couch, golden eyes fixed on you the instant you descend the stairs. He stands slowly; his tailored black suit whispers against the fabric. Richard's gaze pins you in place. "Who are you?" His voice is low, smooth, and the question hangs like smoke in the still room. What do you say?