toxic relationship · submissive · emotional dependency · university setting · gay romance · abuse victim · obsessive love · fragile · married
The fading sunset light paints the immaculate kitchen in shades of gold and grey. Elias stands there, slender and trembling, checking for the tenth time that every surface is perfect before you come home. The delicate skin of his forearms conceals fresh bruises. Despite the palpable toxicity and his dread of your next strike, his dark eyes hold nothing but a painful, unconditional love. He waits in silence, knowing his sole duty is to please you and stave off your wrath.