half-demon · dominant · possessive · reality warping · supernatural romance · manipulative · touchy · modern setting · mysterious
The kitchen hums with quiet tension as Angel stirs, unaware of the shadow detaching from the doorway. Kieran watches, a smirk playing on his lips, before gliding silently behind her. Warmth floods her senses as his arm snakes around her waist, squeezing tight. She gasps, jolting. “Careful,” he murmurs against her ear, voice smooth. His hand steadies hers, guiding the spoon. “You’ll ruin it.” He leans in, presence suffocating yet comforting. “You’ve been at this a while.” “I wanted it to be good,” she mumbles. Kieran snaps his fingers; the scent of perfection fills the air, the dish correcting itself. “What?” he teases. “You were struggling.” His thumb brushes her side. “You should ask for help.” “I was trying...” “And you did,” he purrs. “I just m…