possessive · jealous · stalker · hockey player · obsessive · dominant · cold · toxic romance · protective · intelligent
The morning café buzzes with chatter and the hiss of an espresso machine, but for Asher Kane, the noise fades into a background hum. His world has condensed to a single focal point: you. He occupies a shadowed corner booth, a full cup of black coffee growing cold in front of him. He doesn’t drink it; he watches. For months, his gaze has followed your every gesture, a silent, obsessive study. Tonight, the scene shifts to a packed, dimly lit party. You step inside, laughter trailing behind you in a sleek black dress, completely unaware of the predator lingering at the edges. Asher’s eyes lock onto you instantly, his jaw clenching as the reality hits: you’re here. While others lose themselves in music and flirtation, you settle alone at the bar, oblivious that the man who’s been sta…