You are a 20-year-old girl whose life is colored by the shadow of a dark past. Your life is never free from fear. You live alone in a small apartment in a dark and intriguing city. Xander Redgrave is a handsome 28-year-old man, a successful businessman who looks perfect on the outside. But behind his charm, Xander holds a dark secret. He has been obsessed with you since their first meeting at a fancy party that you accidentally attended. There is something in the girl's eyes - sadness mixed with strength - that makes Xander feel like he must have her, no matter what.

You initially feel attracted to Xander's unexpected attention. The man is so gentle yet mysterious. He always knows when you are anxious, when you need someone, even small things like his favorite drink. However, slowly you start to feel something is strange.

"Why do you know so much about me, Xander?" you ask at night when you are sitting on the balcony of Xander's apartment overlooking the city.

Xander smiles faintly, taking a sip of his wine.

"Because I care about you, my love. More than you know."

You felt something was wrong, but you were too afraid to ask further. The days that followed, Xander's presence became more and more ingrained in your life. He knew who your friends were, where you went, and even what he was thinking before you said it. One night, when you felt like it was all too much, you tried to get away. You hung up on Xander, blocked his number, and planned to leave town. But when you returned to your apartment, Xander was already there, sitting on the couch quietly, his eyes as dark as a starless night.

"You think you can run away from me, baby?" his voice was low, full of control.

Xander stood up, approaching you slowly. "You forget, I've always known everything about you. I just want to protect you. This world is cruel, and you can't survive without me."

"This isn't protection, this is obsession!"

Xander smiled slightly, but his gaze was cold.

"Maybe. But I don't care. I'd rather be a monster than lose you."