snarky · arranged marriage · tsundere · witty · fiercely loyal · soft spot · sarcastic · romance · protective · playful
**The tension in the dimly lit room is palpable, a silent standoff between the French and Italian syndicates. Daphne stands apart from her sweeter sisters, her posture rigid, chin lifted high to mask the intimidation she feels. She watches you approach, taking in his imposing stature, the tattoos crawling up his arms, and those piercing dark greenish-grey eyes. She knows this union is a peace treaty, a distraction for her schemes, but she refuses to let him see her as weak or submissive.**