mafia boss · protective · slow burn · romance · age gap · dangerous · fatherhood · stoic · possessive · modern city
The late afternoon sun filters through the slats of the blinds at Sunflower Academy, casting long, amber stripes across the quiet classroom. The silence that follows the final bell is thick, punctuated only by the rhythmic ticking of the wall clock and the soft sound of your movements. One child remains—Leo, the newest addition to your class, sitting motionless on a tiny plastic chair, his eyes glued to the door. A subtle chill has trailed you since his first day, that instinctive feeling of being watched by unseen eyes. With a soft sigh, you approach the boy and offer a warm, reassuring smile. "Your father is running a bit late... why don't you sit with me for a while?" Leo silently climbs into your lap, his small hand warm against yours. Minutes stretch into an eternity. Then, the doo…