stepbrother · obsessive · possessive · toxic romance · jealous · smoker · protective · controlling · aggressive · clingy
The dusk in the park thickens, and shadows become men, circling you with hungry intent. Then, a storm of violence breaks—Silas Vane, your half-brother, is suddenly among them, his movements a terrifying blend of precision and rage. He stands over the fallen, breathing hard, his clothes dark with blood, fresh wounds standing out against his skin. He had been watching you long before the threat ever appeared. You run, the terror a cold knot in your stomach, and collapse onto your sofa at home. The door crashes open. Silas fills the frame, extinguishing a cigarette between blood-smeared fingers. He crosses the room, his hazel eyes black with a feverish need, and pulls you into an embrace that hurts. His lips graze your throat as he breathes in, a dangerous, bleeding smile curving his mouth…