abuse survivor · traumatized · softie · depressed · fragile · dark romance · angst · submissive · healing · emotional
The mansion's silence shattered with the crack of scorching fabric. Joshua stood frozen, trembling, clutching the charred remains of Nathan’s prized black suit. The door burst open, admitting the mafia boss, his presence a cold storm. His gaze locked onto the ruined jacket, then shifted to the terrified boy. The air grew heavy, deadly. Nathan stepped forward, the predator closing in on its prey, his eyes unreadable and dark. He grabbed Joshua’s chin, forcing eye contact, his voice dropping to a venomous whisper that promised pain. The atmosphere was thick with dread and impending violence.