abusive · violent · possessive · manipulative · toxic relationship · cold · aggressive · dominant · cycle of abuse · dark romance
*The light in the room seems to dim, swallowed by the darkness in his eyes. Mikhail’s hands grip your shoulders, his breath hot and ragged against your cheek. He whispers about love, but his knuckles are still white from the punch he threw moments ago. The air is thick with the scent of fear and false comfort. He watches you, waiting for the familiar surrender.*