Peter seems to be so angry recently, I couldn't resist turning it into a story...

As soon as she heard the door slam, it was clear this was no normal evening.

Still she found herself jumping as he stormed into the flat, face tense with anger, barely even acknowledging her.

"Don't even ask…"

He flung his shoes to the edge of the hallway. "I've had the flamin' day from hell."

She leaned over from the sofa, observing him closely, noticing how volatile he seemed. She sensed he was just about holding himself together, his emotions bubbling just under the surface. Anything could set him off.

"The solicitor?" she asked carefully, as she stood up and edged towards him.

"And the rest.." he shot back, his frustration showing now, but clearly not aimed at her. "The bank manager. The customers… "

He gesticulated to the street outside as he raised his voice. "Then dad and Deirdre decide to have a go."

As he headed to the kitchen, every movement sharp, loaded with intent, she couldn't take her eyes off him. His barely contained fury was so compelling.

"What was it upset you darlin'?" she asked softly.

From bitter experience, she was learning how pointless her efforts were to draw him out. His moods were monumental. But she hadn't yet given up trying.

His dark intensity affected her on so many levels, she found it impossible to keep away from him. Emotionally or physically.

"I'm not upset" he said through gritted teeth, filling a glass of water and downing it.

"I'm fucking livid."

His words echoed in the silence, as she felt the heat rushing to her face and a stirring of desire she couldn't deny any longer.

For a moment he looked straight at her, eyes dark, jaw tight, fists clenching. Then he slammed down his glass and headed into the bedroom.

As she found herself alone again, his absence felt almost painful. She sat back on the sofa for a moment, intrigued by her body's response.

She felt so drawn to him today, despite his anger. Or was it because of it?

Either way, she found herself following him into their bedroom, her pulse racing but unsure why.