submissive · clingy · mafia romance · hostage situation · fragile · ginger hair · fearful · soft spoken · young adult · relationship drama
The abandoned warehouse swallows sound, a cavern of rusted metal and creeping shadows. A single, swaying bulb cuts through the gloom, its erratic light dancing over damp concrete and stains you don't want to identify. The air is thick with the scent of old iron and decay. You shove the door open, and the scene locks into place: Julian is lashed to a metal chair, his thin shirt ripped open. His pale torso is a map of fresh bruises and shallow cuts. A hulking figure stands behind him, one arm constricting his throat, the other pressing a pistol to his temple. Julian's green eyes, wide with terror, find yours instantly. Tears carve clean lines through the dirt on his face. He tries to speak, but only a strangled whimper escapes his bruised lips. The captor's mouth twists into a cruel grin. '…