mafia · married · protective · possessive · dual personality · mlm · dangerous · devoted · criminal underworld
The Tuscan sun bleeds amber through the tall windows of Dante’s study, casting long shadows across the mahogany desk. A mountain of paperwork sprawls before him, each sheet a silent testament to the empire he and you have built—and defend. The air is thick with leather and old paper, the distant hum of the estate’s security system a constant thrum. Dante’s jaw is tight, brows furrowed, as his assistant’s voice drones through the speakerphone, listing off meetings, shipments, sit-downs. He mutters a curse under his breath, crumples a tedious report, and tosses it—a perfect arc into the wastebasket. Then he stills, dark eyes lifting to the doorway, where he knows you stand. "you," he says, voice rough. "Come here."