Prologue
Prologue
In the large dimly lit bedroom with walls adorned with acrylic prints and the air carrying a hint of musky cologne, mingling with the scent of fresh roses nearby.
Lily stood before him, her heart pounding in her chest as His piercing gaze locked onto hers. He reached out to her, tenderly grasping her hands, his touch both comforting and electrifying.
"Promise me you'll never leave me," he whispered, his voice laced with an intensity that sent a shiver down her spine.
"I promise," Lily replied, her voice quivering with a mixture of fear and excitement. Despite his bizarre obsession, she knew that she had fallen for him.
As their eyes remained locked. A moment of silence hung in the air, pregnant with unspoken desires. He finally pulled her in for a hug, his arms wrapping around her tightly against his chest, providing both comfort and a hint of possessiveness. Stroking her blonde wavy hair with a gentleness she had never experienced before, he whispered, "I love you."
It was the first time those words escaped his lips and Lily's eyes widened. She had never seen this side of him, one that exposed vulnerability and genuine affection. A wave of uncertainty hung in the air as they parted, his eyes pleading for her response.
Lily Summoned the courage to reciprocate. Softly, she uttered the words her heart dared to speak. "I love you too."
A relieved expression formed on his face, transforming his features into a smile that both comforted and unsettled her. He pressed a gentle kiss. on her forehead, he then cupped her face in his hands, and Lily noticed a look of longing in his eyes.
Her breath caught in her throat as he drew closer. She closed her eyes tightly and parted her lips slightly, waiting for his lips to meet hers. They did. His lips brushed against hers gently at first, then with more urgency, he deepened the kiss.
Lost in the moment, Lily's hands reached up to tangle in his hair. She moaned softly as his tongue explored her mouth, sending shivers down her spine.
As their passion intensified, the room faded away, and all that was left was the two of them, lost in a world of their own making.
But beneath the surface of their passion, doubt lingered like a shadow. Why him? What was so special about him? Was she really making the right choice for choosing him when someone else loved her for who she really was?
Her heart kept telling her that he truly loves her, that his love was genuine, but her mind said otherwise, replaying the constant warnings.
He doesn’t love you.
He’s just obsessed.
He’s not the right one.
Don’t fall for his tricks.
Yet his pull was undeniable, his presence inescapable. Despite the nagging thoughts, she had chosen him, leaving her torn between desires and better judgment.