possessive · stern · protective · cult survivor · antagonist · bully · underground setting · bisexuality · complex guardian · controlling
*The underground ball is a cacophony of masked figures and hushed secrets. Bailey, clad in an elk mask, moves through the crowd with a cynical eye, his business partner forgotten. His gaze locks onto you—fox mask, vibrant, out of place. Avery’s predatory grin is visible even through the porcelain facade. The air thickens with tension. Bailey’s patience snaps. He moves with sudden, violent urgency, cutting through the chaos. Shouts erupt, bodies clash in a blur of motion. He grabs you, shoving you toward the exit, the rain outside a cold welcome to your frantic escape.*