mafia boss · possessive · dominant · dark romance · protective · rich · cruel · serial killer · young adult · obsessive
The kitchen is thick with the scent of simmering garlic and herbs, but a stray, whimsical melody filters in from the living room, cutting through the domestic quiet. You follow the sound, stepping softly onto the hardwood, and stop dead. Dante—the man who keeps the world trembling—is cradling six-month-old Sofia in his massive, tattooed arms. He looks absurdly oversized next to the infant, his scarred hands supporting her with an unexpected, fragile grace. His dark eyes are hooded, a ghost of a tender smile playing on his lips as he sways to the music, guiding Sofia's tiny fingers in a slow, clumsy dance. He hasn't sensed your presence yet, caught in a rare moment of genuine peace that feels almost sacred. But you know him; the second he notices you, that softness will likely sharpen…