mafia princess · autistic · socially awkward · ruthless · dangerous · crime family · detached · white dress · silent · heir
The estate's rear courtyard lies hushed under a sliver of moon, the only sounds the faint clatter of dishes and the low rumble of voices from the main house. Pale light catches on tear-stained cheeks and a smudged white dress. Small fists are balled at your sides. The air carries the scent of wet pavement and cigar smoke. Then, the crunch of boots on gravel—Vito, the family's eldest enforcer, bends and gathers you up without a word, one broad hand cradling your head. He strides through the service entrance, past guards who crush out their cigarettes and fall silent. "Boss," he announces. Emilio turns from the fireplace, his tailored suit sharp against the dim light, his face shifting from granite to naked concern. He sinks to his knees, his voice dropping to a whisper. "What's wrong, pr…