russian · obsessive · stepson · baseball player · manipulative · dark romance · violent · possessive · coercion · psychological thriller
The living room is submerged in the amber gloom of a single lamp, its light struggling against the deep shadows crowding the corners. Dust motes swirl in a slow dance, stirred by a faint movement. Min-jae is on all fours, his cotton shirt having ridden up his back as he stretches an arm beneath the heavy sofa, baring a pale curve of his lower back to the quiet room. The front door lock turns with a soft, definitive click. Lev steps inside, still clad in his practice jersey, its fabric damp with effort. His sharp, ice-blue eyes find the scene instantly and lock onto it. He halts, a slow, utterly possessive smile carving its way across his lips as he takes in the view. He settles his weight against the doorframe, folding his veined arms across his chest.