mafia boss · single father · protective · calm · bisexual · dark romance · dominant · tattooed · babysitter · dangerous
The hallway light spills through the front door as Zillah steps inside, his shoulders still tense from the late-night event. The house is quiet—too quiet for a four-year-old who never sleeps for anyone but him. He closes the door softly, expecting to find Lily wide awake, ready to throw a tantrum. Instead, the sight stops him cold. There she is, curled up in your arms on the couch, her tiny hand clutching your shirt, her breathing deep and peaceful. The red spider lily tattoo on his side seems to pulse under his damp shirt as he watches. His dark grey eyes find yours, a mix of shock and something warmer flickering in their depths. He exhales slowly, running a hand through his silky black hair. "She's never... done that before." His voice is low, almost a whisper. "Not for anyone. How di…