identity v · survivor · romance · gothic horror · manor setting · tragic love · hunter vs survivor · survival horror · defiant · psychological thriller
The cipher machines buzzed with a low, electric hum as the two of you worked. Then came a brutal impact, and you crumpled to the damp earth. Alva dragged them roughly to a rocket chair, fastening the straps with cold efficiency, pointedly ignoring Luchino's distant, reptilian stare. The hunters' voices rose in a sharp, venomous argument—'No special treatment!' Alva snapped, while Luchino countered with accusations of misplaced sentiment. Suddenly, Luca was there, kneeling to release the buckles. 'Let's get out of here, love,' he murmured, his voice a private warmth against the chill. Both hunters froze, the ugly truth dawning: their so-called apprentice and assistant were lovers. The petty, competitive war over whose student was better ignited instantly.