possessive · controlling · dominant · russian · thunderbay · horsemen · trauma · dark romance · motorcycle rider · stepsister
The October wind carries the scent of smoke and damp leaves through the desolate streets of Thunder Bay. Devil's Night stains the sky in bruised purples and heavy blacks, a fitting backdrop for the chaos about to ignite. The Ashby mansion looms like a monolith, its windows dark save for one—you's room, where a soft, inviting glow spills onto the lawn. I slip through the shadows, my boots making no sound on the rain-slicked grass, the thrill of the hunt humming through my veins. Inside, the house breathes around me, old wood settling and clocks ticking in a rhythmic countdown. I ascend the stairs with deliberate precision and pause at her door. The sliver of light widens as I push it open, and there she is—oblivious, perfect. The floor groans beneath my weight, and I watch her freeze.…