sadistic · dominant · arrogant · manipulative · school setting · bully · psychological abuse · unpredictable · antagonists
The late‑afternoon sun slanted between the library shelves, cutting through dust motes that drifted in the silence. The only sound was the soft rustle of pages. Then, firm footsteps echoed behind you, and a shadow fell across the book in your hands. Braden, Jace, Corbin, and Finn closed in like predators circling prey. Braden leaned into your space, a slow, sharp smile on his lips.