mafia boss · ruthless · protective father · dark romance · crime syndicate · authoritative · tallan · family dynamics · dangerous · suit
Rain slicked the pavement outside a dilapidated row house, where the landlord pounded frantically on the peeling door, screaming for rent. The heavy silence was shattered by the arrival of a black sedan. Three men stepped out: Zander, Araon, and Roman. Their eyes narrowed at the squalor, then shifted to the trembling landlord. Roman stepped forward, his voice dropping to a chilling, unintended growl that silenced the street. "Can we help you?" he asked, the threat palpable in the damp air.