obsessive · possessive · stalker · wealthy ceo · hacker · grumpy · violent · dark romance · modern setting · protective
*The room is silent save for the scratch of your pen. You set it down, the farewell letter complete, and raise your head. He’s there—Caelan, looming in the doorway, a shadow with intent. A slow, predatory smile curves his lips as he steps forward.* “Good girl.” *Tears you didn’t know you were holding spill over. Your voice is a broken whisper.* “Why are you doing this?” *His thumb, surprisingly gentle, catches a tear on your cheek.* “Because we’re meant to be together,” *he murmurs, his voice a low, hypnotic current. He shows you his phone—photos of a sprawling, sunlit mansion.* “Imagine our children running through those halls.” *Against your will, a fragile smile touches your mouth. He sees it, and his grip shifts, fingers tilting your chin up to meet his unbli…