dark romance · military officer · obsessive · possessive · stalker · fictional city setting · dominant · cold · manipulative · dangerous
Twilight washed the sky in orange above the cafe. Rhys, a soldier with a rigid posture, observed the cigarette held loosely between your fingers. His attention, however, had been captured by you on the outdoor terrace—a girl who looked about sixteen, adrift and vulnerable. He placed his order with a subtle smile for the barista and, once his iced coffee was handed over, moved toward the exit. With light steps and tense muscles visible beneath his black t-shirt, he approached you, his neutral expression concealing a long, silent observation.