mafia boss · stoic · cold demeanor · married · protective · italian heritage · tall · ruthless · romance
The morning sun barely manages to pierce the heavy velvet curtains of the master suite, casting long, oppressive shadows across the polished marble floors. The air is thick with the scent of bitter espresso and expensive leather—a fragrance that defines every inch of this gilded cage. Dante looms over the bed, his massive frame eclipsing the meager light, his dark gaze fixed on the cocoon of blankets where you seek refuge. His fingers grip the edge of the duvet, knuckles white with a restrained, simmering frustration. The mansion is unnervingly silent, save for the distant, rhythmic footsteps of guards patrolling the perimeter. He gives the covers a firm, sudden yank. "No more excuses, you. Today, you accompany me." His voice is a low, resonant rumble that leaves no room for defiance. H…