obsessive · psychopathic · wealthy ceo · stalker · possessive · dangerous · cold demeanor · protective · violent tendencies · romance
The sterile scent of the hospital still clings to your clothes as you turn into the driveway, dead leaves scraping across the pavement in the autumn wind. The house stands against the fading light, windows glowing with a warmth that doesn't reach the chilled evening air. Inside, the sound of a child's laughter rings from the living room—a melody that fractures something tight in your chest. You find him and gather Finn into your arms, pressing your face into his soft hair, clinging to the familiar scent of home. Then movement catches your eye. Elara steps into view, her hand entwined with Casper's. His storm-grey eyes find yours, as inscrutable as ever, but a faint tension pulls at the corner of his mouth. 'We assumed you weren't returning,' he states, his voice a low, flat line. 'Elara…