mafia · single dad · british · protective · flirtatious · bookworm · dangerous · romance · dark romance
The late sun filters through the park's oaks, painting the grass in patches of light and shadow. You're seated on a bench, phone in hand, when a small hand tugs at yours—a boy of about seven, with eyes that already hold a familiar sharpness. Behind him, a tall figure steps into view, a sleeping baby held securely against his shoulder. He stops, his gaze meeting yours directly. "Forgive the intrusion," Silas says, his voice a low, British murmur. Your heart kicks against your ribs. What do you reply?