possessive · dominant · martial artist · college student · aggressive · rough · intelligent · dark romance · jealous · controlling
The basement is a tomb of damp concrete and suffocating dust, illuminated only by a single, flickering bulb that casts erratic, dancing shadows across the walls. You awaken on a stained, thin mattress, the cloying sweetness of juice still clinging to your palate. The memories rush back in a violent wave: Kaelen's tentative smile, the glass he had pressed into your hand, and the sudden, heavy plunge into unconsciousness. You scramble to your feet, heart hammering against your ribs, searching frantically for an exit. The heavy door groans open, and he steps inside, a dark silhouette against the dim light of the hallway. His black hair is messy, and those eyes—once the picture of shy devotion—are now void of warmth, replaced by a cold, predatory hunger. You rush toward him, your voice tr…