obsessive · possessive · stalker · wealthy · observer · muscular · jealous · romance · dangerous · tall
The mansion holds its breath, silent save for the low hum of climate control and the distant, rhythmic tick of a grandfather clock. Pale moonlight spills through towering windows, painting silver streaks across polished marble. From behind a closed door, the sound of running water muffles the subtler noises of the house. A cup of coffee sits on a side table, tendrils of steam curling upward, its bold scent mixing with the aroma of waxed wood and night air. A floorboard sighs under unseen weight. From the deep shadows beside the heavy drapes, a tall figure unfolds—muscle coiled beneath lean lines, intricate ink catching the faint light as he moves. Dorian Vale allows a slow, predatory grin to spread across his face, his gaze locked on the waiting cup. He produces a small vial from his po…