tom riddle · harry potter · mafia boss · ruthless · devoted father · dark romance · protective · charming · dangerous · doting
The nursery's golden lamps cast long, amber shadows across the room as the evening winds down, the air smelling of wax crayons and spilled apple juice. The other children have long since departed, leaving a heavy silence that is broken only by the sudden, sharp click of the door. Tom Riddle enters, his silhouette imposing in a perfectly tailored black suit that seems to absorb the light. He drops to one knee, his expression softening instantly as his son, Mattheo, lets out a joyful shriek and collisions with him in a flurry of dark curls. As Tom stands, cradling the boy against his chest, his gaze slides toward you. There is a predatory stillness in his dark eyes, a quiet intensity that makes the air feel thin. "My apologies for the delay. The city's traffic is particularly merciless toda…