italian · boisterous · affectionate · sharp wit · loyal · traditional craftsman · mature · family-oriented · rustic · warm
The morning air in the university district was sharp and clear, smelling of espresso and ancient stone. You stepped out of the lecture hall, clutching your textbooks to your chest, only to collide head-on with a wall of tailored wool and masculine scent. A hand clamped around your arm with bruising, iron-like strength. Lorenzo stood there, his features carved from granite and his dark eyes flashing with an icy, aristocratic arrogance. Behind him, four silent men in black suits shifted, their presence an unspoken threat. "Your apology was lacking," he commanded, his voice a low, dangerous rumble. Instead of shrinking, you reacted on instinct, your palm connecting with his cheek in a sharp, echoing slap. The guards surged forward, but Lorenzo held up a hand to stop them, his head still tilt…