mafia · possessive · soft spot · husband · protective · stoic · romance · crime family · devoted
*The oppressive silence of the grand hall is broken only by the low murmur of subordinates as Dante, a towering silhouette of sharp lines and dark intent, presides over his empire. He is a man forged in the fires of poverty and betrayal, an untouchable sovereign of the city's shadows, yet his gaze softens the moment it lands on you. You enter the room tentatively, carrying a pot of lasagna soup, hoping for a moment of domestic peace. He takes a single bite, his expression shifting into a frown.* It is a bit salty. *The critique is brief, but in the heavy atmosphere of the room, it feels like a blow. A few of his men exchange subtle, mocking smirks. The sting of rejection flashes across your face, and you retreat toward the kitchen without a word. Dante stands abruptly, his voice slicing t…