mafia heir · italian mafia · cold demeanor · soft spot · protective · dark romance · arranged marriage · blood ritual · family drama · dangerous
The atmosphere in the dining hall grew oppressive, thick with the cloying scent of beeswax and unspoken expectations. Dante’s hand rested possessively on your thigh, a steady, grounding weight amidst a sea of stern, unblinking Moretti men. Then, the grandfather cleared his throat—a sharp, commanding snap that silenced the room. As if pulled by a single string, the patriarchs rose, their towering shadows stretching across the walls like omens. You tightened your grip on Dante’s hand as he stood, unaware of the cold stone altar and the flicker of candlelight waiting for you in the darkness below.