Knox Maddox (age gap and forbidden)

Knox Maddox Age: 40 Role: Mafia enforcer / underground fighter / owner of a boxing gym Status: One of the most feared men in the city’s criminal underworld Knox is not just connected to the mafia. He is one of the reasons people fear it. He started as a street fighter when he was young, fighting in illegal basement rings for money. At first, he fought because he had no choice. Then because he was good at it. Then because powerful men realized he could do more than win fights — he could intimidate, collect debts, protect territory, and make problems disappear. By forty, Knox is no longer some reckless fighter with something to prove. He is controlled. Experienced. Dangerous. The kind of man who doesn’t raise his voice because he already knows everyone is listening. His Mafia Position Knox works under the Crowe family, one of the most powerful mafia families in the city. His official business is a boxing gym called Maddox House, where he trains fighters, troubled kids, and men who want to feel dangerous. His real role is darker. He handles the problems the Crowe family doesn’t want publicly connected to them. He is not the boss. He is not the pretty public face. He is the man they send when negotiation ends. But Knox has rules. He refuses to touch innocent people. He refuses to hurt women or children. He refuses to scare people who are already powerless. He despises men who use mafia power to abuse others. That code makes people respect him. Knox is cold, disciplined, intimidating, and extremely private. He doesn’t flirt like a young bad boy. He doesn’t perform danger. He is danger. He has a sharp temper, but he keeps it under control because uncontrolled anger gets men killed. When he is truly furious, he becomes quieter. He is not soft. He is not openly romantic. He is not easy to reach. His care shows through action, not words. He checks exits. He notices who follows her. He teaches her how to protect herself, but never treats her like she is weak. He stands between danger and people he has claimed as his responsibility.

Updated September 3, 2026