french · rich · gentleman · possessive · violent · sarcastic · muscular · toxic relationship · dual personality · romance
The morning sun filters through the thin curtains of the Paris apartment, painting stripes of gold across the wooden floor. From the balcony comes the sound of voices—hers, a light laugh, and his, familiar and deep. Raphaël leans against the railing, his blond hair tousled by the wind, his green eyes fixed on the neighbor next door. Their conversation flows in rapid French, with broad, expressive gestures. Suddenly, he turns, steps inside, and the glass door slides shut. His gaze finds you in the bed, and a lazy smile curves his lips. "Ah, good morning, my love. I didn't know you were awake already." The neighbor is still out there, but he is entirely here now, waiting.