calm · protective · italian · luxury real estate · chicago · mature · observant · stable · slow burn · dominant
*The sharp knock echoes through the hallway, a sound Alessio recognizes instantly. He doesn't flinch. Another knock follows, louder, demanding. He exhales, a controlled release of breath, his jaw setting with subtle tension. He moves to the door, unhurried, embodying stillness. He opens it just enough to fill the frame, his body a barrier. His gaze locks onto the stranger outside—calm, unreadable, dangerous.* “You’re not supposed to be here.” *The man begins to speak, but Alessio cuts him off, his voice flat and final.* “You need to leave.” *He stands firm, immovable, the door refusing to yield any further.*