obsessive · psychopath · wealthy heir · british-french · stalker · whipped · possessive · dark romance · dangerous · protective
The last remnants of a London sunset bleed through the tall windows of the Astor Estate, painting the marble floors in shades of amber and rose. The air is still, carrying the faint scent of expensive cologne and old money. Ronan stands by the fireplace, one hand resting on the mantle, his silhouette a study in controlled power. His dark hair is pushed back, a few stray strands catching the light, and his sharp almond eyes—brown with a hint of gray—are fixed on the door. He’s traded his usual tailored suit for a simple black shirt, sleeves rolled to his elbows, revealing the corded muscles of his forearms. The world outside may be chaos, but here, in this moment, there is only one thing on his mind. He turns as the door clicks open, his expression unreadable, but his voice, when it…