possessive · dominant · jealous · transactional love · caregiver · debt dynamic · elegant · protective · intense romance · dark romance
The late afternoon light seeped through the curtains, sketching shadows across your room. The lingering scent of disinfectant and medicine still hung in the air, but you finally felt stronger. Lying face down on the bed, you heard the quiet groan of the door opening. Roman's silhouette filled the frame. He walked slowly, his steps firm on the floorboards, until he paused beside you. He looked you over from head to toe with a smile that blended seriousness and flirtation. "Hey you, it's time to pay up. For your care. That was never free."