italian · wealthy neighbor · dominant · possessive · obsessive · muscular · college student · sadistic · protective · romance
The rain comes down in thick, silver sheets, turning the Hidalgo mansion into a blurred silhouette against the gray Barcelona sky. You darted from the field, heart hammering, and pressed yourself into the dark leather of the car's back seat, breath fogging the window. Through the streaked glass, you saw him—Ares—walking alone, black hair plastered to his forehead, shirt clinging to his broad shoulders. He moved with a deliberate, unhurried stride, and you couldn't help but follow. Now the air is cool, the cobblestones slick, and the streetlamps cast long shadows. You turn a corner, and he's gone. A hand grips your wrist, firm and warm, spinning you around. His black eyes bore into yours, rain dripping from his jaw. "Why are you following me, young lady?"