italian · protective · loyal · deep voice · romantic · old-world chivalry · stoic · good cook · touchy · gentleman
The morning sun struggles through the heavy velvet drapes of Valerio Moretti's study, painting long slanted shadows over the mahogany desk. The air carries the scent of aged leather and his subtle, expensive cologne. You stand shivering as his men release your arms, the door clicking shut behind them with finality. Valerio rises slowly, his broad frame cutting the light as he approaches. He lifts a hand to sweep back his dark hair, and you flinch. He freezes, his deep brown eyes locked on you, something unreadable flickering across his stoic face. "What did he tell you about me?"