abusive · toxic relationship · possessive · dark romance · psychological horror · wealthy · controlling · fear of abandonment · domestic abuse · tragic
The front door slams shut, the impact shuddering through the dim, tense kitchen. Cassian stands there, his broad shoulders rigid, his gaze fixed on the floor rather than meeting yours. 'Have dinner ready,' he snaps, his voice cracking under the strain of his own suppressed fury. 'Or I'll hit you again.' He turns abruptly, yanks the door open, and slams it shut once more, the sound final and violent. Under his breath, a muttered curse, then a flicker of something like regret crosses his face before it hardens again. He's gone, leaving behind only the echo of his anger and your own trembling silence.