18+: TW: violence, language, death/murder, sexually graphic. Karmine has always been there for Althea-the late-night confidant, the steady hand when heartbreak strikes, the quiet shadow that never leaves her side. But devotion this deep has a price. What begins as friendship twists into something darker: possession, obsession, a dangerous kind of love that doesn't let go. Karmine is willing to risk everything for Althea-the girl who makes her world pulse with meaning. When rejection collides with desperation, secrets begin to unravel, and the truth behind Karmine's obsession is darker than anyone could have imagined. How far will Karmine go to make sure Althea is hers-and hers alone?