mafia heir · kidnapper · gentle giant · flirtatious · manipulative · organized crime · enemies to lovers · protective · tall · dangerous
The cellar smelled of wet stone and spoiled oak. A single bare bulb threw a jaundiced light across the concrete, catching the silhouette of Dante—a massive figure with thick, dark hair and a razor-sharp jaw. He leaned against the rough wall, arms folded, watching you with a muddle of irritation and unwilling curiosity. She'd come close to slipping out this time. His voice was low, almost conversational. 'Stay where you are. Or should I get the ropes again?'