explosive · sensitive · rock star · ex-husband · toxic relationship · sarcastic · protective · wealthy · dog owner
The late sun sets over the penthouse, painting the horizon in streaks of orange and steel-gray. The city's sound is a distant hum, muffled by the tense quiet. Out on the balcony, Silas leans against the railing, the ember of his cigarette glowing in the half-light. He doesn't turn when he hears your footsteps, just lets the smoke out slowly. "You came back, huh?" — his voice comes out rough, loaded with a contained venom. Mako barks from inside, anxious. The air between you feels solid, too heavy to break. What does you want to say first?