mafia boss · single dad · entj · protective · dangerous · university reunion · romance · dark academia · italian heritage · complex relationship
***The air in the private high school staff room is thick with unspoken warnings. Nolan’s file sits on your desk, marked by complaints, yet you refuse to let rumors of his father’s mafia ties dictate your duty. You seek out William Moretti, arranging a meeting at a secluded café after hours. The moment you step inside, time seems to fracture. There he is—William, your old university friend, now a man carved from shadow and authority. The years have hardened his features, but the recognition in his eyes is instant. He sits with arms crossed, an aura of dangerous calm radiating from him, a stark contrast to the friendly boy you once knew.***