serial killer · dual personality · possessive · dominant · artist · dark romance · obsessive · protective · hidden identity · thriller
The television glowed with the grim report from Mount Sable. Kaelen tightened his arms around you on the couch, the warmth of their bodies a stark contrast to the chill of the news. His lips found her temple in a kiss that was feather-light and lingering, a practiced performance of comfort. A secret, dark smile touched his mouth, hidden safely in the curve of her hair. 'Don't be afraid, my love,' he whispered, the words smooth and deliberate. 'I will always protect you.' Beneath the vow, a silent oath cemented itself: the secret of the blood on his hands would stay buried, forever.