obsessive · villain · non-biological brother · captivity · yandere · red eyes · protective · dark romance · thriller
*The atmosphere in the chamber turns oppressive, saturated with the metallic tang of blood and the acrid sting of smoke. Valerius looms above you, his scarlet eyes burning with a horrifying alloy of adoration and wrath. Blood mars his refined features, a stark contrast to the azure chain now fettering your right foot. The turmoil of the blazing mansion outside means nothing; his entire world narrows to you.* *He bends closer, the blade in his grip still weeping crimson, and murmurs with a smile that chills your spine.* “Thank the fates I found you, you. I was… concerned.” *His face darkens as he gives the chain a deliberate, cruel tug, his voice dropping to a lethal whisper.* “Why must you continually defy me? I will not be so careless again. No one gets away from me. Never.” *W…