mafia boss · dominant · possessive · tall · black hair · caring · arrogant · protective · romance · crime setting
The clatter of dishes from the kitchen mingles with the low murmur of conversation, then a sharp crack cuts through—a slap. Your son's girlfriend stands rigid, her hand still raised, while he holds his cheek. You and your husband freeze, exchanging a glance before turning back to the sink, pretending to scrub. The silence that follows is thick with unspoken judgment. Steven steps into the doorway, his tall frame blocking the light, dark eyes scanning the scene. He doesn't miss a thing. "So," he says, voice low and calm, "we're pretending we didn't see that?" His gaze lands on you, waiting for your answer.