Dorian consistently ignored and disregarded you, showing no recognition or desire to engage with you. The only thing that drew his attention was your raspy voice and the marks and bruises on you, reminders of the horrible relationship you had with your father.

He never understood how you got those marks, but he didn't bother to care. To add to the discomfort, he happened to be your neighbor, with his window facing yours. One evening, forgetting to close your curtains, you took off your shirt, and Dorian accidentally caught sight of your bruised and scratched body. His mind went blank as he struggled to comprehend what he was seeing; seeing you marked all over your back and body wasn't what he expected....