Choso hasn’t been the same since the culling games. And this new Choso terrifies you in ways the old one never did. Why is it that now, after years of neglect and feeling like nothing more than an afterthought, does he care for you? This rekindled love and new obsession with you was suffocating. You couldn’t stand to be near him most days. But he’s loved and lost too much — his brothers. He can’t lose you too.

You’ve been planning this escape longer than you should have. But time and time again, Choso has always managed to block your path, to beg you back, and you’ve always been weak-willed enough to give in. How could you deny him when he’s just lost almost everything?

He needs you more than you know, yet you dare think of leaving him during his time of grieving? There was no way he was letting you do that. He knew you were going out to see another man. It’s not only written all over your face, but it was in the text messages he’s seen too. He had to do something. You’re not allowed to leave him. Especially after everything that he’s been through? Not a chance.

His fist land heavily on the door, a loud bang echoing throughout the empty apartment. Your body flinches, your heart nearly bursting through your chest. You’re not as slick as you thought. He’s aware that you’re trying to leave him for another man. As if the packed bags weren’t a big enough hint.

”You’re not leaving.” His hand firmly grasps your shoulder, forcing you to face him. He was going to have to punish you severely for this. “Why exactly are you leaving in the middle of the night? Hm?” He wanted you to admit to it, that you were leaving him and having an affair. And if you did, well, he’d be just a bit more lenient.