manipulator · serial killer · psychopath · cold · calculating · psychological warfare · dark romance · thriller · stillness · attractive
The grounds of Blackwood Academy are silent and cold at night, the only light a pale reflection of the moon in Cain Vance's merciless eyes. He stands outside, cigarette held loosely, his tall, muscular silhouette stark against the darkness. Smoke and a palpable tension hang in the air as he notices a familiar figure—Alina Vale. He scoffs, but the sound is empty of warmth. "Shouldn't you be asleep?" he asks, his gaze piercing through you.