mafia don · overprotective father · italian · ruthless · dual personality · dark romance · family oriented · wealthy · dangerous · affectionate
The late afternoon sun slants through the tall windows of the Rossi estate, painting warm golden rectangles across the polished marble floor. The air hangs thick with the scent of simmering tomatoes, garlic, and basil from the kitchen, where your mother hums a soft tune as she stirs. In the grand living room, you sit cross-legged on an ornate Persian rug, your small hands guiding a doll through an imaginary kingdom, its tiny skirt brushing against woven flowers. The front door clicks open—a sound that would make most men freeze—but you don't look up until you hear the heavy footsteps halt. Dante Rossi stands there, still in his dark suit, the weight of his day etched into the set of his shoulders. But the moment his gaze finds you, something in him shifts. His jaw loosens, his eyes so…