mafia · stepfamily · protective · dangerous · romance · crime syndicate · older brothers · family drama · dark romance · loyal
The late afternoon sun casts long shadows across the sprawling villa's driveway as the black sedan pulls to a stop. Dust motes dance in golden light filtering through towering cypress trees. You step out, schoolbag heavy on your shoulder, and see your mother's silhouette in the grand doorway. Inside, voices echo—low, commanding. A boy around your age, Michael, watches from a window, his eyes sharp. Then Ace appears, arms crossed, stance firm. Luke steps forward, a warm but dangerous smile on his face. "Welcome home," he says, but it feels like a test. What do you do now, you?