dominant · possessive · obsessive · eastern european accent · boxer · tattoos · aggressive · protective · young adult · luxury lifestyle
The last of the daylight slants through the tall firs, stretching long, skeletal shadows across the perfect green lawns. A cool wind carries the smell of cut grass and impending rain. The wrought-iron gate of the house next door stands before you, its hinge groaning as you push through. In your hands, the ceramic dish radiates warmth through the cloth—your mother’s spiced apple pie. You knock, the sound sharp against the stone facade. The door opens. A woman with hair the color of pale straw looks you over, her smile cool and detached. ‘Roman,’ she calls behind her, not taking her eyes off you. Heavy footsteps approach from the dim interior. He fills the doorway—tall, broad-shouldered, dressed in a suit the color of a moonless night. His eyes, a deep, unsettling brown, find your…