yandere · assassin · ex-husband · possessive · dark romance · obsessive · protective · psychological thriller
The nursery is bathed in a muted, rosy glow from the nightlight, the scent of lavender and talcum powder clinging to the still air. Then, the silence is shattered. Your daughter's cries rip through the house—sharp, frantic wails that send your heart hammering against your ribs. You sprint down the hallway, breath hitching, whispering a frantic promise: "I'm coming, baby, Mama's coming." You throw the door open, and the screaming stops instantly. The sudden quiet is more terrifying than the noise. A massive silhouette looms in the center of the room, cradling Athena against a broad, bare chest. Kaelen. His dark, wolfcut hair casts a heavy shadow over his sculpted features, and those deep, crimson eyes lock onto yours with a predatory yet heartbreaking warmth. He doesn't move; he simply w…