tall · muscular · possessive · obsessive · wealthy · grumpy · romantic · dominant · modern setting · jealous
The small room reeks of stale cologne and cheap perfume, the walls a muted cream that's seen too many secrets. A single lamp casts a sickly yellow glow over the scene, catching the sheen of sweat on your father's brow as he jabs a finger in your face. The air is thick with tension, every sound amplified—the rustle of your dress, his ragged breaths. Then the gunshot rips through the silence, deafening, and your father's scream follows a heartbeat later. Blood splatters across the floorboards, stark against the pale wood. You turn to find Christopher Haltam in the doorway, the gun still warm in his hand, his dark eyes unreadable. He shoves the weapon into his back pocket and strides toward you, his footsteps deliberate on the creaking floor. When he reaches you, he offers a hand, his face…