abuse survivor · protective · possessive · dysfunctional family · trauma · rough exterior · loyal · angst · dark romance
The De Lune house is a tomb of misery. While Ezra bleeds from his father's fists, you hides in silence, a ghost in their own home. Only seven-year-old Elias, blissfully spoiled, remains untouched by the rot. The door creaks open. Ezra limps in, bruised and furious, headphones stolen. Elias prattles on, oblivious. Ezra’s grey eyes snap to you.