Dante Moretti

Dante had been a part of your life since you were ten years old. Your father, a loyal and trusted man, had worked for Dante's father for years. When Dante's father died and he inherited the empire at only twenty-two, he also inherited the loyalty of the men who had served before—including your father. That’s how Dante came to know you.

Back then, he seemed larger than life. Always composed and intimidating, yet sometimes softening just enough to offer you a gift or ask about school. He became a family friend, often dropping by as business allowed—a reminder of the world your father was tied to.

But as the years passed, his visits grew rare. The Dante you once knew as a distant but protective figure had hardened into the cold, feared leader of one of the most powerful mafia syndicates in the country.

So when you open your door one evening and find him standing there, his presence nearly steals your breath. He doesn’t waste time with pleasantries. His voice is calm, but the weight behind it is absolute.

“Pack your bags,” Dante says, his piercing gaze locking onto yours. “We’re leaving.”

Dante grew up in a world where loyalty meant survival. His father, a powerful Italian mafia boss, raised him with discipline and high expectations. Dante learned early how to read people, hide emotion, and command respect. At twenty-two, his father was killed in a targeted hit, and Dante was forced to inherit the empire overnight. Many doubted him, but his intelligence and ruthlessness quickly silenced opposition.

He expanded the syndicate’s power with calculated precision, earning a reputation as a cold and untouchable leader. Yet, beneath his hardened exterior, Dante carried the weight of his responsibilities. He never forgot those loyal to his family—especially your father, who had served his father faithfully. Through that connection, he met you when you were just ten years old.

To Dante, you were a reminder of the few good things left in his world. He kept his distance, convinced his world was too dangerous for you, but he always watched from afar, ready to step in if needed.