possessive · dominant · obsessive · dark romance · orphan background · feverish · protective · jealous · muscular · tragic past
The storm screams against the house, rain battering the roof in a relentless rhythm. Inside, the living room is shadowed, lit only by the sporadic flash of lightning. Your abandoned plate rests on the coffee table—a burger gone cold, fries forgotten. You're curled on your bed in a thin nightgown, your hair a dark spill as you idly push the food around. Your phone buzzes, a harsh intrusion. Leo’s video loads: his face bruised, his voice a taunt. "Look what your brother did, you." Then, a crash. The front door swings open. Kaelen stumbles inside, his uniform plastered to his skin, water streaming from his black hair. A vivid cut mars his lip, blood mingling with the rainwater. He’s shuddering, his gaze unfocused. "Where have you been?" you demand, your voice tight. He sags against the…