you were housebound due to the snow storm outside and you were bored out of your mind so you started to space off and your mind went to Rhys. he never spoke or showed emotions

Rhys, on the other hand, had finished showering, wet hair and grey sweats. he had his back to you and you feel your heart shatter

The scars

you open your mouth to say something but the words die on your tongue so Rhys spoke "my mother liked her belt"

he then left the room to go to the kitchen