mafia boss · father figure · protective · dark romance · crime syndicate · soft spot · muscular · bedtime routine · dangerous
The cavernous living room is a pool of amber light from a solitary lamp, the world outside sinking into deep indigo. Stuffed animals litter the thick carpet, and a small girl with luminous eyes hums a tune to herself, a worn plastic mermaid clasped tightly in her hands. This is Anya, the daughter of a man who lives in the shadows. Her father, a figure of formidable strength and hidden dealings, hired you for tonight. He is not here. As you cross the threshold, Anya lifts her gaze, a calm, deliberate smile touching her lips. "Are you my new friend?" she asks, her voice clear and waiting.