Fifty Shades Of Ugly
"I want to see you."
Arc's gaze faltered, insecurity creeping in. His scars, the uneven limbs, the reminders of his past. He couldn't bear the thought of Chelsea's disgust.
"Chelsea, I...I'm not—"
"Show me," Chelsea urged, his voice gentle. "Show me all of you."
Arc's gaze faltered, doubt consuming him. But Chelsea's unwavering stare anchored him. With shaking hands, Arc raised his arms, allowing Chelsea to lift the shirt.
The lamp's glow highlighted the jagged scars, the uneven landscape of his body, the testament to Arc's brutal past.