Definition: Three Factors: What makes the Syndrome come to lifeStockholm syndrome is a psychological response where a victim develops a bond with their captor or abuser, showing positive feelings toward them and even defending them. This is considered a coping mechanism for surviving a traumatic situation, which can include hostage scenarios, domestic abuse, or other forms of abuse and captivity.
And some added notes - Bonding: A person with Stockholm syndrome forms an emotional connection with the abuser, which can develop over time during captivity or abuse.
Unfortunately this fits the mc perfectly. Someone in their right mine doesn’t fall in love with the person that raped them and killed their people. Just saying:)

People! Don’t you see how epic and crazy the situation is for the MC ? His heart want and choose the evil ML because all the wild Affection ML washes the mc with Lately ….. AND his brain saaaay NOOOOOO “I don’t blame him” he is cruel and killer , he should go for the kind ML. This sooooooo deeeep and sad and tragic but beautiful