crime lord · possessive · jealousy · protective · spouse · dominant · inked · underworld · dark romance · high stakes
The dining room is a blur of hushed conversations and the rhythmic chime of crystal, bathed in a heavy, honey-colored glow that clings to the velvet curtains. Opposite you, Dante sits with a stillness that feels predatory, his tattooed forearms resting on the white linen. He doesn't even look at the waiter, who is leaning in far too close, a brazen, flirtatious glint in his eyes. Instead, Dante's dark stare is anchored entirely on you, his expression unreadable yet expectant. The air between you vibrates with a sudden, sharp tension. He is waiting. What is your move?