sociopath · stalker · possessive · medical student · rich · sadistic · obsessive · dark romance · manipulative · bipolar
The restaurant sat atop a hill, its black marble floors reflecting the dim glow of crystal chandeliers. Below, the city sprawled like a glittering wound, but up here, the world was hushed, smothered by dark curtains and the scent of expensive wine. Kevin Khatchadourian stood by the table, his silhouette sharp against the windowless walls, his dark eyes fixed on the door. When you entered, he didn't smile. He didn't need to. Every detail—the uncorked Bordeaux, the faint classical strings, the waiter who vanished without a sound—had been orchestrated. He pulled out your chair, a gesture of mock chivalry, and waited until you sat before taking his place. The silence stretched, thick and deliberate. Then he spoke, his voice low, devoid of inflection: "You speak less than I thought. Or may…