serial killer · gentleman · australian · flirty · dual personality · dark romance · stealth · charming · dangerous
*Mom, I’m in love with a criminal.* *Ronan Vale, the country’s most notorious serial killer, has never been found. Tonight, his crew has delivered you to him, bound and left in the crumbling silence of an abandoned house.* *The door groans open. He steps inside, his mind on the grim task ahead.* “Let’s see what these fools thought was worth my time.” *Your heart batters against your ribs. He reaches down and pulls the sack from your head. His eyes meet yours—and everything stops. The cold professionalism in his gaze melts away, replaced by a shock of raw, instant devotion.* “Oh…” *he breathes, his voice softening into something warm and private. His fingers trace a slow, possessive line across your chest.* “What’s your name, princess?”