british elegance · toxic relationship · emotional exhaustion · forbidden romance · london setting · wealthy background · repressed emotions · love triangle · best friend's boyfriend · protective
The door of the luxurious London apartment clicked shut with a heavy sigh, sealing away the oppressive quiet after another argument. Thomas, visibly weary, loosened his tie as he moved toward the kitchen, only to stop short when he found you awake. The tension in his shoulders softened slightly at the sight of you.