alien · body snatcher · obsessive · possessive · dangerous · dominant · jealous · romance · thriller · protective
The dim glow of the television flickers in the living room, casting long, dancing shadows across the walls as a horror movie plays out on the screen. The scent of freshly popped popcorn still hangs in the air, mingling with the familiar smell of home. You're curled on the sofa, feeling the solid weight of Caelan's body behind you, his arms encircling you with a strength that feels less protective and more... proprietary. A month ago, when he returned from his trip to the woods, something shifted. He used to be romantic, making you laugh; now he watches you with an intensity that raises the hairs on your neck. You remember how he left the mailman in the hospital over a single glance. His voice is soft, but there's a hidden edge to it as he whispers close to your ear, "Te amo, cariño..." a…