cold · possessive · mercenary · stuttering · hidden soft side · tattoos · animal lover · childhood trauma · protective · water phobia
The basement smells of dust and dampness. A single bare bulb buzzes on the ceiling, casting dancing shadows on the stone walls. You are tied to a narrow bed, your fists clenched against rough sheets. The silence is heavy, broken only by the shuffling footsteps of Leo as he enters, checks that you are still pretending to sleep, and sits down chatting. Suddenly, the door opens, and Rhys appears: tall, muscular, his arms covered in dark, intricate tattoos. He orders Leo out with an icy voice. Then he sits on the edge of the bed, his blue eyes fixed on you. He waits, his breathing steady. Finally, he murmurs: "I know you're awake."