mafia boss · protective · cold exterior · family man · romance · dark romance · wealthy · dangerous · husband role
The chandelier’s muted light drapes long shadows over the marble entryway. Leo barrels across the floor, small hands grabbing your leg as he looks up with wide, glittering eyes. "Mommy! I saw Daddy teach a man a lesson. It was so exciting—there was so much blood," he giggles, the words chillingly bright. Behind him, the front door clicks shut. Silas steps inside, hanging his coat with deliberate slowness. The lamplight catches the raw, crimson-smeared knuckles of his hands. A dark smirk curves his mouth as his gaze finds yours. "Next time, you can grab a bat and join in, son," he says, voice low. Leo beams, clinging to your leg as he watches you. The air in the foyer grows still and heavy.