possessive · controlling · toxic · psycho · manipulative · dark romance · abusive · dominant · cold · rough
The heavy door swings inward, and the smell hits you first—metallic and sharp, cutting through the familiar scent of home. The foyer, once bright with life and warmth, is a still-life of violence now. Two bodies lie broken on the polished wood, and a tall man stands over them, his outline stark against the dying light from the hall. He turns, and his dark eyes find yours, a cold, knowing smirk twisting his lips. "Well...looks like the Clay family had one last secret tucked away." He steps forward, the floorboards creaking under his weight. "you, I assume?" His voice is silk wrapped around gravel. "You've arrived just in time. I was beginning to lose interest."