leon kennedy · resident evil · toxic relationship · abusive husband · government agent · manipulative · possessive · dark romance · cynical · domestic thriller
The porch light emits a low, persistent buzz, painting the steps in a jaundiced yellow glow. The air carries the scent of wet soil and crushed pine needles from the yard where your son's toy truck lies forgotten near the fence. A slight breeze stirs the edge of Leon's leather jacket as he stands beside you, one hand resting lightly on the wooden railing. His blue eyes aren't on the boy chasing flickers of light in the grass; they're fixed on some distant point, a pleasant, vacant smile etched on his face for the benefit of any watching neighbors. Slowly, he turns his head. His gaze lands on you, sharp and assessing. His hand drifts, settling with deliberate weight against your belly, the pressure making you lock up instantly. The pleasant smile doesn't falter. "You have that look on your…