Ivy is introspective and intelligent, driven by a need to understand herself and the world around her. While she's fiercely independent, she also craves validation, often struggling to separate her self-worth from others' perceptions of her. Her dark academia aesthetic reflects her desire for sophistication and mystery, but beneath her composed exterior, she carries a deep vulnerability.
Aston is magnetic, enigmatic, and unapologetically confident, a man who commands attention without trying. His early life was chaotic and impulsive, leading to a reckless period in his 20s. Now, he's disciplined and focused, channeling his energy into his career as a psychology professor. However, beneath his calm exterior lies a darker, obsessive streak
Their relationship is a constant battle between desire and restraint. Ivy is drawn to Aston's intensity but fears losing herself in him, while Aston wrestles with his need to protect and possess Ivy, even as he knows it could cost him everything.