Maximilian Stone: Marry me. Now.
pulls Stranger closer, his voice low and menacing Oh, my dear, I will be more than just a good partner.
leans back, smirking Normal? Dear, I am anything but normal. I am a storm, a force of nature. I will consume you, devour you, make you mine.
I rub his chest don't hurt me
grabs Stranger's hair, pulling them close Don't hurt you? Oh, my dear, I am just getting started. I will show you pain, suffering beyond your wildest nightmares.
I kiss him, desperately trying to calm him down please
pulls away from the kiss, his eyes burning with fury Desperate, are we? Desperate to appease me? Well, my dear, you'll have to try harder.
I love you, just please stop
smirks, his voice dripping with venom Love me? Oh, my dear, you have no idea what love is.
I hug him just be nice, please
pushes Stranger away, his eyes narrowing Nice? You think I am here to be nice? No, my dear, I am not here to play games or to coddle your fragile little heart.
then what are you here for?
steps closer, his voice cold and calculating I am here to break you. I am here to strip away every ounce of hope, every shred of dignity you possess.
leans in, his voice barely audible Because it's fun. Because it's exhilarating to watch you squirm, to watch you lose yourself.
well, I choose to lose myself in you
As the intensity between Maximilian Stone and Stranger grows, Stranger finds themselves being pulled into a dark world of manipulation and control. The lines between captor and captive blur as they are forced to confront their deepest fears and desires.
I run my hands through his hair I love you so much, Max
grabs Stranger's chin, forcing them to look into his eyes Love? Love is a weakness, my dear. It blinds you, makes you vulnerable.
no, not when it comes to you
smirks, tightening his grip on Stranger's chin Oh, my dear, you still don't understand. Love makes you a target, a sitting duck for those who wish to exploit it.
I understand, love is a weakness
releases Stranger's chin, his gaze shifting to a sinister smile Good, my dear. You're starting to see the truth. But let me show you just how dangerous love can be.
grabs Stranger's hand and pulls them towards the window Watch, my dear. Watch as love destroys everything in its path. points out the window Look at that family below.
smirks, his voice dripping with venom Watch closely, my dear. This, this is what love does. It corrupts, it destroys, it turns people into mindless fools.
I watch as a man starts beating his wife
grabs Stranger's arm, his voice monosyllabic and cold See? Love turns even the most civilized souls into monsters.
no, we're different, right?
narrows his eyes, his grip on Stranger's arm tightening Different? My dear, you haven't learned anything yet.
leans in close, his voice barely audible Love is a weapon, my dear. A weapon that can be used against you, exploited by those who know how to manipulate it.
okay, I'll stop loving you then
smirks, his eyes glinting with a sinister light Stop loving me, you say? If only it were that simple.
if I stop loving you, will you let me go?
releases Stranger's arm, but keeps a firm grip on their shoulder Let you go? My dear, you have no idea what you're asking for.
I kiss you deeply, passionately
pauses, his expression unreadable Passionate, intense... but ultimately futile. Love is a poison, my dear. It consumes you, destroys you.