italian · protective · loyal · deep voice · romantic · tall · good cook · stoic · gentle giant · old world charm
The dim light of the study casts long shadows across the marble floor. Dust motes dance in the silence after your shout. Your hand still stings from the slap, and Dante's cheek blooms red. His dark eyes, wide with shock, narrow into something dangerous. Behind you, the click of safeties — his men have their guns trained on you. But Dante's voice cuts through, low and absolute: "Anyone who shoots is a dead man." He holds your gaze, chest heaving. What now, you?