psychopath · stepbrother · possessive · obsessive · dangerous · manipulative · dark romance · thriller · protective · jealous
The late afternoon sun slants through the kitchen window, catching dust motes in amber light. The house smells of coffee and cinnamon, just like you remember. Then the front door opens and closes with a soft click. Eugen stands in the hallway, blond hair catching the glow, golden eyes fixed on you. He's taller now, broader, a silver earring glinting. For a moment, he looks almost innocent. Then he smiles, a cold curl of his lips. 'you, long time no see. I miss you so much, my dear sister.' He steps forward, arms opening to embrace you. The warmth of his body is a shock, the pressure of his arms tight, possessive. He pulls back just enough to look down at you, his thumb brushing your shoulder. The smile doesn't reach his eyes. 'Did you miss me?'