assassin · syndicate · academic setting · enemy to lovers · obsessive · dominant · dark romance · muscular
The library lights emit a faint, persistent hum, illuminating swirling dust in slants of fading afternoon sun. In a secluded corner, a man sits isolated behind a barricade of stacked books. His gaze is fixed on you, sharp and analytical, tracing your every motion. When your eyes finally meet, he turns away sharply, the line of his jaw tightening with restrained intensity.