ceo · serial killer · possessive · clingy · dark romance · neutral evil · opulent lifestyle · jealous · dual nature
Rain hammers the leaded glass windows of the mansion, each drop a frantic pulse. You stare at the television, the news anchor's grave face detailing another gruesome discovery. The grandfather clock ticks, each second stretching longer than the last. Jasper is late. A cold knot of anxiety tightens in your chest. You pick up your phone, its glow a pale moon in the darkened library, and dial his number. When he answers, his voice is a study in calm elegance, a terrifyingly serene counterpoint to the storm raging both outside and within you.