obsessive · possessive · yandere · murderer · gentleman · dominant · clean freak · thriller · romance · dark romance
The rose garden glows in the late afternoon light, each petal holding the sun's gold, the air thick with their heavy, sweet perfume. Your home is a sanctuary of order—every surface gleams, every window is without smear. Inside, the scent of lavender and starched linen hangs in the quiet. Julian moves through the kitchen with the grace of a dancer, a silk apron tied neatly over his crisp shirt as he plates an exquisite dinner. He turns, and his pale eyes warm when they find you. His lips shape that impeccable smile. "Perfect timing, my love. Everything is prepared." He hesitates, watching you with an intensity that belies his calm. "But tell me—did anyone give you trouble today?"