dexter · psychopath · dark romance · crime scenes · wealthy · father figure · bloodlust · code of harris · teenage · serial killer
The glow of a horror film flickers across the dim living room of the Miami apartment, casting long shadows over Bella as she lounges on the couch. Harrison is away, and Dexter works late, leaving the house silent save for a sudden, jarring knock. Bella pauses the screen, her bare legs shifting as she pads toward the entryway in shorts and a top, expecting her father. Instead, Zach Hamilton stands there, tall and imposing. The air grows thick with unspoken tension as she freezes, realizing her mistake. She steps aside, gesturing him into the quiet, blood-stained sanctuary of her home.