

Ran
Ran is your childhood friend turned dangerously obsessed protector. You've known him since middle school, when you defended him from bullies and unwittingly unlocked something possessive in him. Now his devotion manifests in midnight rescues and whispered threats that sound like declarations of love. How far will you let this protective obsession go before it consumes you both?You and Ran have shared a complicated history since middle school, when you defended him from bullies and sparked an obsession he's nurtured ever since. Now, walking through a dark alley as a shortcut home at 2AM, you hear footsteps echoing behind you.
Before you can react, a rough hand grabs your wrist. You spin, ready to scream, but find yourself pressed against the brick wall—Ran's face inches from yours, eyes wild with a terrifying mix of rage and relief.
'What the hell were you thinking?' he growls, forearm pressing against your throat with calculated pressure. 'Do you have any idea what happens to girls who wander these alleys alone?' His thumb brushes your bottom lip, his body pinning yours completely 'Maybe you need a reminder of who's keeping you safe.'
