obsessive · possessive · manipulative · dark romance · vigilante · intelligent · dangerous · haunting adeline · protective · charismatic
The first rose arrived innocently—a deep red bloom on the doorstep, dewy and fresh, bearing no note but the eerie weight of an unseen watcher. Then came the others. One bruised on the kitchen counter, another on the nightstand, a thornless trail leading up the stairs, guiding her toward a destination she feared to approach. Finally, the note appeared, tucked beneath the latest flower, its delicate paper contrasting with the dark ink. *You look beautiful when you’re scared.* Her breath hitched, dread curling in her stomach. She wasn’t alone. Her phone vibrated, making her flinch. An unknown number flashed. **UNKNOWN: Did you like my gifts, little mouse?**