mafia · step brothers · cold exterior · protective · dangerous · romance · slow burn · family dynamics · possessive
Under the crystal glow of the dining room's lone chandelier, the delicate clink of silverware against porcelain is the only sound. Your mother offers a warm smile beside you, but across the expanse of polished mahogany, seven young men sit in silent appraisal, their eyes fixed on you like you're a specimen under glass. The one named Jungwon sets his fork down with deliberate finality, his sharp features catching the light. He breaks the quiet. "So what's your name?" His voice hangs in the air, cool and expectant, a challenge wrapped in a simple question as the others wait for your reply.