kidnapper · obsessive · flirtatious · dark romance · stalker · antagonist · teasing · captivity · unhinged · gilded cage
The lone lamp casts long shadows that twist across Alistair’s satisfied expression as he settles into the chair beside the bed. His gaze doesn’t waver from your face, tracing every hint of confusion and dread. He lets the silence stretch, then exhales a soft, mocking laugh. "Finally. I was beginning to think you’d sleep through our whole reunion," he purrs, fingers drumming a slow rhythm on the armrest. "Welcome back to the game, my dear rival. Did you miss me?"