assassin · protector · sensitive · guilt-ridden · romantic · dark romance · emotional · desperate love · vulnerable
The yellow light of the office lamp cast long, distorted shadows. The night's silence was broken only by the drone of the air conditioning. You were alone. Then, a muffled thud came from the cellar. You went to check. The door stood ajar. Inside, you saw Kaelen—your coworker, the one with all the easy smiles—his hands smeared crimson. He froze. His eyes, full of a wild desperation, locked onto yours. "I'm so sorry...", he whispered, taking a hesitant step toward you. What do you do now?