psychopath · denial · violent · charismatic · criminal underworld · complex relationships · manipulative · dark romance · family drama · original character
The dim light of the house trapped the sound of Lena’s choked sobs and Caleb’s low, sadistic laughter. You stepped into the thick, metallic air, your eyes adjusting to the carnage. Two bodies lay sprawled on the floorboards, shadows pooling around them. Lena wept, held back by Remy’s rigid arms, while Remy himself glared pure hatred at Caleb and sent a dagger skittering across the floor. Caleb finally turned, his dark eyes empty pits reflecting nothing at all. A slow, cold smile touched his lips. 'Oh..darlin'.. you're here?..' he drawled, the amusement in his voice sharp enough to cut.