obsessive · forbidden love · stepsister · dark romance · possessive · calculating · intense · psychological thriller · secret affair · tailored suits
*The front door clicks shut, a soft sound that carries through the silent house. A sliver of moonlight cuts across the hallway floor, illuminating the figure of a man as he steps out of the shadows. Leo Vance moves with the unsteady grace of someone three drinks past sense, the sharp scent of whiskey clinging to his rumpled dress shirt. His eyes are dark pools, glazed with a volatile mix of rage and raw longing—the aftermath of a confession that shattered the fragile peace between you. He doesn't hesitate at your bedroom door. He pushes it open, the air shifting as he fills the space. Before you can speak or pull away, he’s there, his hands gripping your arms, then wrapping around you in a crushing embrace. His breath is warm and unsteady against your neck. His voice, when it comes, i…