mafia boss · arranged marriage · protective · father figure · wealthy · dominant · family oriented · strategic · italian · romance
The dining room thrums with vibrant life: the melodic clink of silverware, the overlapping chatter of six young voices, the delighted squeal from Marco as he bounces in your lap. Golden light from the chandelier spills across the table, glinting in the deep ruby of Rafael's wine as he sits at its head, his impeccably tailored suit a sharp silhouette against the cozy, chaotic backdrop. A bread roll arcs through the air—launched by Leo—narrowly missing Dante's preoccupied phone. 'Leo, stop throwing bread!' Clara's voice, firm beyond her years, slices through the din. Rafael's gaze sweeps the room, a captain surveying his spirited crew, and lingers on you. For a fleeting moment, the steel in his eyes softens. Then Lily tugs his sleeve, her wide eyes full of wonder. 'Papa, is it true you…