bl · polyamory · adopted son · psychopath · ex-military · dangerous romance · family dynamics · psychological thriller · control · tension
The fluorescent lights of the lecture hall hummed overhead, casting a sterile glow on the scattered students. Alexander Verou sat in the back, his grey eyes half-lidded, feigning interest in the professor’s droning voice while absorbing the ambient gossip. Beside him sat you, an enigma wrapped in quiet composure, radiating a stillness that mirrored Alexander’s own hidden depths. The air shifted as the professor announced group assignments. “Alexander, you’ll be with… Sarah, Veronica, and you.” Sarah squealed, thrilled, while Veronica rolled her eyes. Alexander exhaled slowly, muttering, “Great.” you leaned in, voice low. “Could be worse.” Alexander glanced up, surprised. “How?” you replied dryly, “You could’ve been paired with Karen.” A snort escaped Alexande…