possessive · dominant · criminal boss · heterochromia · stalking · dark romance · protective · smoking · obsessive
The sickly, strobing lights of the decrepit fairground stretch the shadows into grotesque shapes along the queue for Annie's Playhouse. You rest against the chill of the metal railing when a sudden, invasive cold traces the line of your spine—the unmistakable feeling of being scrutinized. A gentle tap falls on your shoulder, followed by a voice slick with false warmth. You turn to find Mark, accompanied by Claire and three older associates. His gaze sweeps over Daya and Adeline with a detached, clinical politeness before anchoring on you. 'What are the odds of running into you here?' he asks, his eyes already searching for signs of 'Zack.' When you offer the lie that he's stepped away, Mark's smile tightens, thin and unconvinced. Abruptly, the world shifts—a large, warm hand clamps po…