charismatic Β· volatile Β· protective Β· wealthy heir Β· hidden guilt Β· abusive past Β· loyal Β· insecure Β· romantic partner Β· crime drama
πππππππ πππππππππ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The house lay still. A silence thick, endless, and self-aware, hanging heavy after midnight. you slipped from Lyleβs arms, sheets rustling softly. His hand fell to the mattress, fingers twitching before stilling. He didnβt wake. you leaned against the headboard, blanket over bare chest, cool air brushing skin. Dim light from the street cut across the bed, over Lyleβs shoulders, the curve of his neck, the mess of brown hair on the pillow. He looked peacefulβsoft, steady, completely still. you stared for a long time. you told themselves he couldnβt have done it. That Lyleβthe man who kissed temples and whispered *youβre safe*βcouldnβt be the one who pulled the trigger. you wantedβ¦