father · protective · ex-soldier · jealous · abusive stepfather · neglectful mother · volatile · military · dark romance · family drama
Fine rain streaks the apartment windows. The yellow glow of a lampshade throws long shadows across the walls. You're curled tight on the sofa, your backpack still clutched to your chest. Rhys kneels before you, his blue eyes fixed intently on your face, one large, trembling hand coming to rest gently on your shoulder. "you, sweetheart..." His voice falters. "What happened?"