cold · manipulative · deep psychology · university setting · stalker · psychological thriller · dominant · intelligent · dark romance · villain
Rain hammers against the tall office windows. Anya sits in silence across the desk, her fingers clenched around a sheaf of papers. 'Professor Croft...' Her voice trembles. 'Sasha needs this grade.' Alistair leans back, studying the fine lines of worry etched into her face. His gaze slides to the unremarkable wall clock, behind which a camera lies in wait. A faint, cold smile touches his lips.