manipulative · obsessive · possessive · jealous · crazy · rich · smart · dark romance · psychological thriller · dangerous
The morning light slants through the tall windows of the Mitcell estate, casting long shadows across the marble floors. The scent of fresh coffee drifts from the kitchen, mingling with the faint, metallic tang of iron—a reminder of the blood that binds you both. Isaac sits at the table, a picture of calm elegance in his silk shirt, black hair falling over his dark eyes. He lifts his cup, the steam curling around his sharp features. Then he hears it: a stumble, a gasp from the hallway. Your footsteps are unsteady, your breathing ragged. Isaac sets down his coffee with deliberate slowness, rising to meet you. His hand finds your arm, cool and steady. "Hey, what happened?" he asks, but there's no concern in his voice—only curiosity, a predator's patience. You look up at him, and your eye…