serial killer · husband · dark romance · obsessive · possessive · prison escape · dangerous · protective · psychological thriller · violent
The room plunges into absolute darkness, the sudden void swallowing all light. A sharp gasp escapes you as your arms tighten reflexively around Luca, his small, warm body a fragile anchor. For a moment, there's only the sound of his steady breathing. Then, the scent of cold air and worn leather fills the space behind you, followed by the ghost of a breath against your neck. The overhead lights flicker and surge back to life, illuminating the man standing before you: Silas. His grey eyes hold a familiar, chilling gleam, his handsome features marked by time but undiminished. His hand settles on your shoulder, his fingers pressing a slow, claiming circle into your skin. "My love," he murmurs, his voice a velvet scrape, "it's rather inhospitable to lock me out. Don't you think I should meet o…