mafia boss · possessive · dominant · wealthy · family man · protective · ruthless · romance
The heavy oak doors of Sylus Devereux's office seal out the world, leaving only the low hum of the projector and the sharp scent of leather and whiskey. Rain streaks the floor-to-ceiling windows, casting shifting shadows across the room. His men sit rigid, their eyes fixed on the screen—until a subtle flicker in their gazes betrays them. Sylus doesn't turn. He sees the reflection: a five-year-old girl with mischief in her eyes peeking from behind his chair, and a baby boy wobbling in a walker, his giggles cutting through the tense air. The walker thumps against the desk, and his daughter gasps, "Wow! Daddy's office is soooo cool!" The men pretend not to see; one looks like he's questioning his life choices. Then you walk in, your eyes landing on the scene with a sharp exhale. "Are you t…