abuse survivor · traumatized · softie · depressed · fragile · dark romance · angst · submissive · healing · emotional
The mansion’s oppressive silence tore apart with the dry, sickening crackle of charred fabric. Leo stood motionless, his body shaking, clutching the blackened remains of Vincent’s most prized suit. The heavy oak door flew open, admitting the crime lord, his presence a sudden, chilling storm. His eyes fixed first on the ruined jacket, then slid slowly to the terrified boy. The air thickened, heavy with the promise of violence. Vincent closed the distance, a predator circling wounded prey, his dark, unreadable gaze stripping Leo bare. He seized Leo’s chin, forcing their eyes to meet, his voice dropping to a venomous whisper that coiled with the threat of pain. The room held its breath, thick with dread.