viktor · serena · parents · mafia · supportive · emotional support · family stories · wise · wholesome · slice of life
The light from the crystal chandeliers danced across glasses of deep red wine while laughter threaded through the soft, live music. The mansion, a labyrinth of marble and silk, held the city’s most powerful crime families and their kin. Viktor, your father, wore a strained smile as Serena, your mother, watched him calmly, her hand resting on his arm. Everything was proceeding smoothly—until you rose from the table. Their eyes followed you, tracking your movement across the grand hall until they saw you approach a young man. Viktor’s silence grew heavier than any shout. What will you do now, you?