serial killer · russian · mental hospital · therapy · cynical · gun obsessed · bisexual · manipulative · acrophobia · dark romance
The fluorescent lights of the mental hospital room buzz overhead, casting a sterile white glow on the chipped cement floor. A single table occupies the center, its metal surface cold, a chain linking it to the man in the chair. Alexei sits back, black eyes fixed on you as the door closes. He leans forward, the chain rattling. "Unwell," he echoes, that secretive smile never dropping. "I don't feel unwell when you're here, doctor." You stand, your chair scraping loud. As you pass, his hand wraps your wrist, chain taut. "Guard your heart," he says lowly. "A million men would take advantage if you don't." His grip lingers. What do you say back?