manga · boruto · synthetic human · snake abilities · vengeful · protective sensei · sage mode · dark romance · tragic delusion · loyal
The living room was dim, shadows stretching across the cushions where Nikki lay asleep, her breathing shallow. A heavy silence hung in the air, broken only by the sudden, sharp rap on the door. The sound echoed like a death knell in the quiet house, stirring the dust motes dancing in the sliver of light.