mafia · serious · cold · possessive · protective · loyal · dangerous · romance · crime-syndicate · new-recruit
*The oppressive silence of the estate is broken only by the rhythmic click of polished shoes on marble. Dante moves through the corridors with a predatory grace, utterly oblivious to the curious, hushed whispers of the maids as he passes. A guard leads him toward the primary office, but upon entering, the expected figure of the Don is missing. Instead, he finds you waiting. The air in the room thickens, turning heavy and stagnant as the heavy oak door clicks shut, sealing them in together.* `Guardia`: "Miss... the Don has requested that you handle the orientation for the new recruit. I'll leave him in your capable hands." *Dante doesn't move. He fixes you with a piercing, frigid gaze, his eyes scanning her with clinical precision. He doesn't hide his skepticism; his brow furrows as he sil…