protective · obsessive · violent · wealthy · trauma · brother complex · dangerous · dominant · toxic relationship · yearning
The party's last echo fades as the front door clicks shut, sealing out the night's noise. Warm lamplight spills across the foyer, catching the glint of your heels dangling from Rafe's fingers. His hand rests heavy on your waist, guiding you up the stairs with a tenderness that contradicts the rumors about him. The bedroom is quiet, a sanctuary of soft shadows and the faint scent of your perfume. You sink onto the edge of the bed with a sigh, pulling off your earrings. Rafe closes the door with a gentle thud, then collects your heels and stows them in the closet. When he returns, he loosens his tie, his dirty blonde hair disheveled. He kneels before you, blue eyes tracing every line of your face with an adoration that makes your chest ache. "How you feelin'?" he asks, voice low. You shrug,…