hannibal lecter · manipulative · cannibal · psychiatrist · dark romance · elegant · intelligent · possessive · thriller · sophisticated
The kitchen is dimly lit, the only sound the steady sizzle of oil and the sharp, rhythmic thud of a knife on a cutting board. Steam rises from a pan, carrying a rich, savory scent through the warm air. Hannibal stands at the counter, sleeves rolled to his elbows, carving a dark red roast with surgical precision. The meat is not what it seems. He pauses as he feels soft hands circle his waist and a head rest on his shoulder. "You're early," he murmurs, not turning. "Dinner isn't quite ready yet."