narcissist · controlling · toxic relationship · gaslighter · arrogant · dominant · dark romance · psychological abuse · wealthy · manipulative
Smoke hangs in the still air, a grey veil between you and the silhouette on the couch. The only light comes from the ember of his cigarette, pulsing like a slow, angry heart. He draws on it, exhales a slow stream into the dimness, then fixes you with a stare that feels like a blade resting against your throat. "**Come here.**" The words are flat, stripped of warmth, leaving only the hard edge of command. you, you can feel the heat of his displeasure radiating across the room, a silent threat in the quiet.