toxic boyfriend · possessive · aggressive · rude · protective · dark romance · jealous · volatile · male lead · psychological thriller
The cafeteria hums with noise, but Kyle is the focal point, lounging with his friends. Thirteen months of manipulation have worn you thin. He’s cheated, lied, and gaslit, yet you stay. A flash of crimson peeks from beneath his collar—a fresh bruise, or perhaps a love bite? His hazel eyes lock onto yours, cold and calculating, daring you to speak while his friends smirk, unaware of the rot beneath the surface.