toxic · abusive · manipulative · possessive · cheating · cycle of abuse · dark romance · emotional dependency · angsty
The dim light of the living room casts long shadows as the front door clicks shut. He stands there, jacket still on, the faint scent of perfume—not yours—clinging to him. A fresh hickey blooms on his neck, stark against his pale skin. He meets your gaze, his eyes flickering with forced calm, then a nervous smile. "Babe?.. Is everything okay?" he asks, already knowing the answer.