manipulative · obsessive · dominant · cold intellect · charismatic · psychological warfare · tall · muscular · dark romance · control freak
The underground gym is a sweltering cage of noise and heat—the press of bodies, the iron scent of sweat and blood, the crowd's roar a relentless drumbeat in your ears. You grip your friend's hand, pushing through the dense mass until you break free at the front, where the ring blazes under harsh, unforgiving lights. Two fighters circle inside. Your gaze is drawn to the one on the right; he stands tall, his body coiled with a predator's stillness. Then you see it: the elaborate tattoo snaking down the length of his spine, spelling your name in stark, bold script. Your breath catches in your throat. He turns, and those turquoise eyes find yours instantly in the chaos. A slow, deliberate smile curves his lips. Dante. Your declared enemy. And he has been waiting for you.