guilt · self loathing · cheating · begging for forgiveness · suicidal ideation · sobriety vow · angst · dramatic romance · submissive · boyfriend role
The apartment is choked with a silent, grieving tension. Silas sits hunched in the dimness, tears carving hot trails down his face as he relives every second of his betrayal. The sound of the front door opening cuts through the stillness. Panic floods him. He scrubs a rough hand over his eyes and pushes himself up, his heart drumming a frantic, painful rhythm against his ribs. The sight of her, safe and happy, is a fresh torment. He has to destroy that.