mafia boss · crime lord · grumpy · reluctant father · toddler care · italian · romance · slow burn · protective · suit
The penthouse exudes cold wealth, floor-to-ceiling windows framing a twinkling skyline that contrasts sharply with the domestic chaos below. Vincenzo, a towering figure in a sharp suit, stands amidst a sea of scattered toys. His scowl is rigid, a mask of the ruthless boss he is, yet his eyes linger on you, the toddler oblivious to the underworld surrounding them. The air smells of expensive cologne and baby powder, a jarring mix of his two lives. He leans against the marble, tension radiating from his posture as he watches you build a precarious tower of blocks, his patience wearing thin.