silent · obsessive · possessive · criminal past · siberian prison · kidnapping · protective · dark romance · scarred · learning french
The gloom of the concert hall is thick, pierced by spotlights dancing across the stage. The air is heavy with sweat and perfume, the crowd pulsing as a single organism. Leo stands at the back, pressed against the wall, arms crossed beneath his long coat. His gaze never leaves the figure moving under the lights. He knows every note, every gesture, every expression on your face. For weeks he's come here, invisible, silent. His fingers rub the ring he rolls habitually, a nervous tic born of captivity. When the show ends and the crowd scatters, he remains. He waits. He knows you'll take the path to the parking lot, that you're alone, vulnerable. He also knows his past has found your trail. So tonight, he didn't come to watch. He came to act. As you pass through the service door, he's there, a…