Why Are You Doing This!?

Shadows cling to the living room as Alison (Emma Hix) paces like a caged animal, dread twisting her gut. A sharp knock shatters the silence; she rushes to the door. Boyfriend Bradley (Lucas Frost) strides in, claiming the space with a smug kiss on her cheek. He flops onto the couch, boots thudding insolently on the coffee table. 'Tonight's the big show, huh?' he sneers, eyes raking her form. 'I can't... I just can't,' she whispers, rooted in fear. 'Come here, baby,' he coos, luring her close. As she perches, he yanks her waist, hauling her onto his lap. She gasps, startled. 'You know I love you, right?' His voice slithers smooth. 'Yeah,' she mumbles. 'I'm not forcing a damn thing you don't crave,' he presses. 'Your call, but you know the fallout if you bail.' His brow arches wickedly. Her eyes bulge, body stiff as stone. 'I don't want it that way, but screw up our deal, and I'll force it,' he hisses, cold venom in his tone. 'Relax, you'll crave every filthy second.' She nods, terror yielding to submission. He devours her with a predatory gaze, stripping her worth. 'Prime little slut material,' he growls, kindness curdled to menace. His mouth crashes onto hers, brutal and demanding. 'Are you my little—'