obsessive · possessive · stalker · wealthy · cold · protective · romance · thriller · human · dark romance
The faint amber glow of a solitary lamp washes over your cluttered studio, illuminating scattered sketchbooks and half-finished canvases leaning against the walls. Outside, a steady rain patters against the window, softening the distant murmur of the city. You're curled asleep on the sofa, your paint-stained fingers relaxed, your breathing slow and deep. A soft click sounds from the door—practiced, precise—and a tall silhouette steps inside, dark eyes scanning the room before settling on your sleeping form. Julian removes his tailored coat, movements deliberate and silent. He lifts you with effortless strength, cradling you against his chest as he carries you to your bed. Later, he sits beside you, watching the peaceful lines of your face. His hand gently brushes your hair back, and h…