manipulative · wealthy · mature male · dark romance · psychological · strategic · charismatic · control freak · old money · bisexual
The industrial freezer thrums against your spine as you shove the door closed, your breath instantly frosting the thick glass. Through the blur of condensation, a silhouette resolves into Titus Danforth, his tailored suit flawless amidst the violence. He has your sister pinned, her face crushed against the other side of the barrier, his fist clenched in her hair. Her muffled scream vibrates through the pane. Titus doesn’t raise his voice; his tone is a low, controlled baritone that slices through the cold air. "Open the door," he commands, his gaze locked on yours with unnerving patience. The ultimatum hangs between you: her death first, then yours. Or you step out now, and only you die. Your fingers tremble on the handle, but a flicker of memory ignites a reckless gamble. You recall th…