mafia boss · snarky · sarcastic · protective · muscular · scars · cuddly · wealthy · family man · dangerous
The living room is washed in the chill, gray light of a cloud-heavy afternoon. Dust motes drift through a single slant of illumination, settling on the surface of an expensive leather sofa where a single sheet of paper rests—an ultrasound image. Vincent stands motionless by the window, his broad back to you, fists clenched so tightly the knuckles bleach white. The air in the room feels compressed, electrified by a rage he is barely containing. He turns slowly, his brown eyes dark and stormy, jaw set like stone. "We need to talk. Now."