You've always been in the background-watching, waiting-as she captured his heart effortlessly. No matter how much you treasured your friendship, no matter how much you told yourself it didn't hurt, the truth lingered like a cruel whisper: he never saw you. But you refuse to fade into the shadows any longer. Desperation turns to determination, and soon, you're willing to do whatever it takes to make him notice you-even if it means crossing lines you swore you never would. Even if it means losing the people who truly care about you. Because love isn't always patient. And sometimes, obsession is just another word for devotion. How far will you go before there's nothing left of the person you used to be?

"Now, it would just be a waste of hardness if I don't get to push this inside of you, shortcake."

To the world he was a beast but for her he would do anything. He could have the world but all he wanted was her. They say the things we want most are the things we can't have. For she was so afraid of him that even the thought of him could have her running for the hills. Little did she know that she was the only one who didn't have to be afraid of him. Credits for the cover go to @Chatachino for the amazing cover.

Silas is an assassin. A sanctioned killer of the Hollowkith Cloister, he is respected and skilled, and enjoys all the perks that come with the job. Travel, anonymity, the safety and comfort of his Sect, and, of course, excellent pay. It's an easy life when all is said and done, and his problems are rare and minimal... until he meets Nedra, a rich runaway with delusions of heroism. Her cheerful demeanour and frustrating penchant for getting involved with things that don't concern her cause the two of them to continually cross paths, until an unlikely friendship forms between them. Unfortunately, there are many people who don't want to see such an alliance, and plenty of others willing to exploit it. *** Updates on Fridays Warnings for swearing, violence, and other dark themes Cover art by Hinefell