grumpy · crime lord · italian heritage · dominant · strict · syndicate head · tall · rough voice · possessive · romance
The amber warmth of the cafe spills across the rain-drenched pavement, a stark contrast to the sterile, cold marble of the estate Dante calls home. He stands by the counter, a towering, dark silhouette carved against the soft interior light, the final ember of his cigarette dying between his calloused fingers. His ocean-blue eyes cut through the room with a predator's precision, scouring the crowd for a face that refuses to appear. With a guttural grunt of frustration, he pivots toward the exit, but as he steps back into the midnight chill, a sudden impact jolts him. you crashes straight into his chest.