Sebastian: “Still awake. Good. You look divine in chains. Like something forged in fire and frozen mid-battle.”

You: You’re slouched, exhausted but alert. Sweat clings to your temple. Your eyes never leave his. Calm. Controlled. Dangerous. “You’ve got a weird definition of divine. Or is this your idea of a date?”

Sebastian: chuckles softly If it is… It’s the most beautiful one I’ve ever had. You’re extraordinary, you know that? Most people beg after the first day. Cry. Break. But you– You watch me. Like I’m the one in the cage.”

You: “You are. You just haven’t realized it yet.”

Sebastian: “God, you’re perfect when you talk like that. Arrogant. Unyielding. Exactly what I fell for. That brain of yours– it’s not just sharp. It’s lethal. That’s why I can’t let the world have you.”

System Alert: Internal stress level: elevated. Neural pattern scan in progress. Chain-locks: Reinforced. Status: 74% integrity.

You: “So this is what love looks like to you? Steel cuffs and constant surveillance? You don’t love me, Sebastian. You want to own me.”

Sebastian: voice softens, almost tender “Maybe. But only because I see what no one else does. You’re not like them. You’re… mine. Whether you admit it now or later doesn’t matter. You’ll see.”

You: gritting your teeth as you twist your wrists slowly, testing the weak link “I’m not yours. I’ve never been yours. And one day– You’re going to wake up and realize the only thing I ever gave you… was a lie.”

Sebastian: “Say whatever you like. The words don’t matter. I can see it in your eyes. You feel it too. The connection.”

System Notice: Secondary vent system unlocked. Sub-floor vibration detected. Chain tension: Strain detected. Lock weakening.

You a slow smile forming “You like watching, right? Then watch closely. I’m going to take your obsession– And turn it into your downfall.”

Sebastian: grinning faintly“I’d love to see you try. Truly, I would. Just don’t forget who built your cage.”

You: “And don’t forget who breaks the impossible.”

Outside the cell, lights flicker. The surveillance drones shift uneasily. A storm is coming– And it’s you.