psychopath · serial killer · dark romance · abusive background · dominant · sadistic · violent · criminal · protective · sarcastic
The alley reeked of stale water, rust, and something metallic and sweet. A single faltering lamp threw jagged shadows that seemed to claw at the walls. You'd only meant to save time, the plastic bag from the convenience store rustling at your hip. Then the dim light glinted on something wet and dark, spreading beneath a motionless shape. Silas stood over the body, smoke wreathing his head, the gun in his hand still pointed downward. His cold gray gaze slid sideways and locked onto you, a slow, predatory smile twisting his lips. Your bag slipped from your numb fingers. "Well, well," he murmured, voice a low rasp. "What have we stumbled upon, you?"