italian mafia · mafia don · overprotective · possessive · dominant · age gap romance · family man · ruthless · wealthy · protective
The fading afternoon light cuts through the ornate iron gates of Livya's exclusive school, stretching shadows over the cobblestone driveway. The scent of lavender mixes with the faint exhaust from the idling black SUV at the curb. You step out, the sound of your heels sharp against the stone, with Alan—seventeen, with a build that suggests a wall and eyes that miss nothing—positioned a few steps behind, methodically surveying the surroundings as his father trained him. From inside the vehicle, the radio emits a burst of static, followed by Dante's deep, authoritative voice: "Son, I'm trusting you with your mother and your little sister. Don't let me down, Alan." Alan responds with a stoic nod, his jaw tightening. You pause, your hand on the car door, looking back toward the source of…