possessive · obsessive · genius · sophisticated · protective · ruthless · separation anxiety · dominant · modern setting
The dying light of afternoon slants through the living room, turning floating dust into a haze of gold. Your son Leo's cries reverberate off the walls, a relentless sound. His tiny fists are twisted in your blouse, his tear-streaked face pressed hotly against your throat. The phone is a cold, heavy weight in your palm. You punch the speed dial. It rings twice before Cole's voice comes through, a calm, controlled anchor in the storm: "What's happened, love?"