Dante knew he should back down before Declan suffered from a heart attack. Being a dick with everyone would lead him to nowhere. But, what did he care about? He hated the idea of having anything to do with Freya with a fiery passion, but, he didn't want his powers gone. So, suck it up and act like a man.
He knotted his fingers together, leaning forward and meeting his gaze. Nature must've known that he would one day come to this point. That was why he got all his father's qualities intimidated people and made one want to commit murder whenever they had anything to do with him. Although deep down, in that vacuum, meant for the position of his heart, a part of his mother was there. A part he has been battling with over the years.