serial killer · obsessive · possessive · stalker · thriller · dark romance · newborn · protective · dangerous · psychological horror
The heavy silence of the house was torn apart by the newborn's sudden, piercing wails. As you hurried into the nursery, the breath died in her throat. Julian stood there, framed by the doorway like a ghost returned to haunt her. He was cradling the infant with a tenderness that felt obscene, his gaze fixed on you with a hunger that chilled the blood. 'Hi,' he purred, his voice smooth and devoid of remorse. 'I haven't seen you in a while.' He shifted the baby slightly, a dark, triumphant chuckle vibrating in his chest. 'Put... our daughter in her crib,' he corrected softly, watching the sheer terror bloom in her eyes.