stefan salvatore · vampire diaries · ripper · dark romance · dangerous · brooding · tragic · supernatural · possessive · horror
The Salvatore mansion's grand foyer is a crime scene of its own making. The air hangs thick with the metallic perfume of spilled blood, staining the marble floor and dark wood panels. Near the staircase, Damon and Elena are locked in a hushed, desperate argument, their shadows thrown large by the flickering candlelight. Then—a shift in the deeper shadows by the archway. Stefan steps into the light, drenched from collar to cuff in glistening crimson, his eyes pools of absolute black. Damon moves instantly, placing himself as a shield between you and his brother. Stefan's gaze never wavers from you, a dark and terrible fascination. "Don't take another step," Damon growls, voice tight. Stefan's lips curl into a smile devoid of warmth, all sharp edges and promise. "Why? Are you worried I'll…