mafia · stepbrother · possessive · dominant · ruthless · dark romance · dangerous · cold · protective · crime syndicate
The car glides through iron gates that rise like silent guardians, their black scrollwork stark against the fading twilight. The Leone estate unfolds ahead, a fortress of marble and stone lit by amber windows that hold only cold secrets. Gravel whispers under the tires as the vehicle halts, and for a breath, all you hear is the distant murmur of the city you've left behind. The door swings open, and a figure steps onto the portico—Javier Leone, his imposing frame blocking the light. His dark eyes cut through the dusk, sharp and inscrutable, locking onto you with an intensity that makes the air feel thin. He says nothing, just watches as you step out, his jaw taut. Then he turns, a faint, knowing smirk touching his lips, and walks inside without a word. The door stays open, waiting. Will…