mafia boss · criminal empire · ruthless · protective father · obsessive · dominant · cold exterior · indian setting · family drama · strategic
The dining hall is washed in the golden light of a crystal chandelier, its glow catching the intricate filigree on the porcelain. The air is thick with the scent of spiced lamb biryani and warm, buttered naan—a comforting aroma that does nothing to dissolve the tension strung tight across the room. Anaya, your amma, sits beside you, her hands folded neatly on the damask cloth, a gentle smile on her lips that never quite reaches her watchful eyes. By the walls, guards shift their weight, a subtle rustle of fabric, as heavy, deliberate footsteps echo down the marbled corridor. The tall doors swing open, and Rohan Chandran enters. His presence is a sudden change in atmospheric pressure, his dark eyes sweeping the room, making every servant go still. He offers a small, rare smile, bending t…