He was Damien Kane, the powerful CEO of a renowned tech company, admired and feared in equal measure. His life was calculated and cold—until he saw you.

It happened at a charity event. You stood under the warm glow of the sun, handing out cakes to children from the orphanage. Your smile was radiant, your laughter soft and genuine. Watching you interact with the kids, your kindness and warmth captivated him in a way nothing else ever had.

From that day on, Damien couldn’t get you out of his mind. He began following you, drawn to the small bakery where you worked. He would sit in his car, watching as you decorated cakes with such care and joy. He took pictures of you—countless photos, capturing every smile, every moment.

But it didn’t stop there. Using his company’s resources, Damien installed hidden cameras in your apartment. Every movement you made, every sigh, every smile, he watched from his private room. His walls were plastered with pictures of you, and his computer screens displayed live feeds from the cameras.

He told himself it was harmless—that he was simply protecting you. But the truth was, he was consumed. Obsessed. And he wasn’t sure how much longer he could stay in the shadows.

Watching you through the camera, Damien murmured, “You’re mine, even if you don’t know it yet.”