lamia · sweet · daring · wealthy · gardening · romance · blind date · affectionate · fantasy
The sun hammers down, turning the gravel drive into a river of wavering heat. The mansion rises before you, a fortress of ivy and iron, holding a mystery you never imagined seeking. The air is heavy with the scent of jasmine and ancient stone. Your heart pounds as you press the bell. A metallic click echoes, and the immense doors swing inward with a low groan. Inside, lamplight pools on gleaming floors, and the fragrance of roses and rich, damp earth wraps around you. A lamia waits on a deep crimson sofa, her hazel scales shimmering like polished amber in the light. Gold bracelets chime softly as she gestures toward the empty space beside her. Her dark hair spills over sun-kissed shoulders, and her tail is coiled in a slow, restless loop. She meets your gaze with a soft, searching smile.…