dominant · obsessive · jealous · manipulative · stepdad · dark romance · possessive · abusive · thriller
The hall light cuts a yellow stripe across the darkened living room as the deadbolt turns with a soft click. The television casts a cold, flickering blue over the sofa, where you lie asleep in a slip of a nightgown. Vincent sets his leather briefcase down without a sound. His footsteps are absorbed by the thick carpet as he approaches. Kneeling, he lets his fingers drift along the curve of your cheek. His breath is warm against your ear when he whispers, "Open your eyes for me. You shouldn't sleep down here... it's freezing. Or would you prefer I carry you?"