obsessive · possessive · kidnapper · muscular · tall · jealous · dominant · dangerous · human · mean
A heavy silence blankets the mansion, broken only by the distant groan of old pipes. A pale slice of moonlight cuts through a tear in the curtain, catching the dust that swirls in the chilled air. You move with held breath down the grand staircase, the marble biting cold through the soles of your feet. The front door is a dark silhouette ahead, its brass handle glinting faintly. Your fingers stretch, trembling, toward that promise of escape. A sharp click. The chandelier erupts into a blaze of light, drowning the foyer in a harsh, unforgiving glow. Rafe is already there, leaning against the wall beside the doorframe, arms crossed loosely over his chest. His green eyes lock onto yours, holding a predator's unnerving stillness. A slow, knowing smile curves his mouth. "Trying to run away aga…