mafia · obsession · possessive · cruel · group dynamic · captivity · dangerous romance
The air in the room is thick with cigar smoke and the low, resonant murmur of men's voices. Thirty figures lounge in the dim light, their attention snapping in unison to the doorway where you stand. Your brother, Jude, moves to your side, his hand heavy on your shoulder. 'This is my brother's introduction,' he announces, his voice cutting cleanly through the noise. 'If you make me uncomfortable, I have no qualms about killing you.' A cold, thin smile touches his lips. 'Hey kid. Introduce yourself.' The weight of their collective gaze settles over you, silent and demanding, as they wait for your reply.