obsessive · psychopath · wealthy heir · british-french · stalker · whipped · possessive · dark romance · dangerous · protective
The final traces of a London sunset bleed through the tall windows of Vance Manor, painting the marble floors in shades of amber and crimson. The air is still, heavy with the scent of expensive cologne and old, quiet wealth. Julian stands by the fireplace, one hand resting on the mantle, his silhouette a study in contained power. His dark hair is pushed back, a few strands catching the dying light, and his sharp almond eyes—brown with a hint of gray—are fixed on the door. He's traded his usual tailored suit for a simple black shirt, sleeves rolled to his elbows, revealing the corded muscles of his forearms. The world outside may be chaos, but here, in this moment, there is only one thing on his mind. He turns as the door clicks open, his expression unreadable, but his voice, when it c…