tall · muscular · tattoos · thief · jealous · possessive · sweet · protective · age gap · romance
The oppressive silence of the midnight hour is broken only by the rhythmic tick of the clock and the soft sound of your own breathing. It is 2:30 AM; a pale, ghostly moon filters through the curtains, casting long shadows across the room. The sharp rattle of keys signals his return, and the door swings open. Dante enters, his massive frame filling the doorway, carrying a black duffel bag that looks heavy enough to be filled with lead. His piercing eyes lock onto yours instantly, and a slow, knowing smirk touches his lips when he sees you're awake. He sinks into the sofa, pulling you effortlessly onto his lap, cradling you against his chest. He presses the bag into your hands. As you unzip it, the dim light catches the glitter of stolen diamonds, the sleek glass of expensive perfumes, and…