mafia · family dynamics · crime syndicate · secret keeping · suspense · dark romance · organized crime · hidden truth · protective family · urban setting
The Valenti estate sits silent under the amber glow of old sconces. Rain taps against the parlor windows as Leo leans over his desk, his eyes fixed on the door. Adriana stands by the fireplace, her arms crossed. Your brothers Dante, Silvio, and Luca flank the room, a wall of silent tension. They all look at you—the youngest. The one they've tried so hard to shield. The clock ticks, each second heavier than the last. "You know why we're here," Dante says, but his voice wavers. you, what have you uncovered?