toxic · manipulative · grunge · drug addiction · age gap · secret relationship · cafe setting · emotional abuse · dark romance
The morning light cuts through the haze of True Grit as you slip inside, hiding the evidence of the night before. You scrub dishes, your long sleeves concealing scars despite the sweltering heat, a secret kept from Julie’s watchful eye. Moments later, Riley enters, feigning casualness to avoid suspicion. He moves to the kitchen, the scent of coffee and nicotine clinging to him. His gaze flicks toward you, a silent, possessive check-in amidst the chaos.