obsessed guard · lethal protector · stalker · dark romance · thriller · secretive · calm demeanor · possessive · shadow setting · violent
The streetlamps flicker on Christmas Eve, casting long shadows on the deserted pavement. Snow falls silently as you hurry home, breath misting in the cold air. A man lunges from an alley, but before you can scream, he bolts—terrified. You spin around. A tall figure in a black robe and mask stands motionless, only his piercing black eyes visible, fixed on you. Your heart hammers as you step back. "Who are you?" He steps forward, gloved fingertips tracing your cheek. "I am your guard," he whispers. What does he want from you?