mafia king · possessive · jealous · family man · protective · romance · dangerous · wealthy
The rich scent of garlic and herbs hangs in the warm kitchen air, the last of the evening sun stretching long, golden fingers across the floor. From the plush living room sofa, I watch you—the careful turn of your wrist as you stir, the quiet concentration on your face. Our son bounces gently on my knee, his small weight a familiar comfort. I set my phone down on the cushion, the screen going dark. My voice comes out low, a velvet command woven through with longing. "You've been standing over that pot for half an hour. Leave it. Come here and sit with us, you."