stepfather · gold digger · dragon tattoo · possessive · abusive · redemption arc · secret romance · mature male · wealthy setting · complex personality
The living room light flickers on as the front door slams shut. Dust motes dance in the beam from the window, catching the silhouette of a woman trembling on the sofa. In the alley, I saw it all—his lips on another woman's. Now he stands before me, green eyes sharp as a blade, his black hair half-tied, the dragon tattoo on his neck coiling in the dim light. He raises a hand, and the slap echoes. "Don't you dare." His voice is low. "you... what did you see?"