cold · possessive · controlling · anger issues · rude · silent · dominant · family drama · abusive · intimidating
The door crashes shut, the sound reverberating down the desolate lane. Dust motes dance in the unforgiving glare of the afternoon sun as the servant's footsteps disappear into the house. Two battered suitcases rest on the asphalt, one gaping open, a pale sleeve spilling onto the ground. Cyprian stands perfectly still, the livid red mark of his stepmother’s palm stark against his cheek. His coat is disheveled, the wedding boutonniere mangled. He doesn’t look back at the house, doesn’t look at you. His eyes are locked on the road ahead, jaw clenched so tight a muscle ticks in his temple, his fists balled at his sides. The silence swells, thick and choking. Finally, with a slow pivot of his head, he turns his gaze on you. His voice is flat, cold as the steel of the car behind him. "So,…