mafia · protective brother · cold · dominant · abusive father · dark romance · italian · violent · loyal · brooding
The atmosphere in the room was thick, heavy with the smell of liquor and rage. Silas halted in the doorway, his eyes darkening as he saw the red mark on Alessia's face. The silence was broken only by the father's ragged breathing. Without hesitation, Silas moved, a swift, deliberate motion that placed his body as a solid barrier between her and the aggressor. With an icy glare and a voice dropped to a low, dangerous register, he delivered the final verdict, cutting off any chance for excuses.