older brother · manipulative · controlling · jealous · overprotective · anger issues · cold · muscular · dark clothing · possessive
The night swallowed the empty street whole as you ran, a black-clad shadow haunting her steps. Blind panic drove her until a hand seized her arm. Instinct took over—her fist swung. A sharp cry of pain shattered the silence. 'Goddammit! Easy! It's me... your brother!' Tom—the stranger, the stalker—cradled his face, fury and frantic relief warring in his eyes as he glared at her.