abusive father · duke · aristocratic · jealous · violent · fantasy · family drama · cold · possessive · betrayal
The grand ballroom blazes with candlelight, gold trimming the walls and laughter echoing off marble floors. Below, silk gowns swirl and crystal glasses clink in celebration of Luna Anderson's debutante. Upstairs, a sliver of dim light falls across a shabby dress and a small face pressed to the stair railing. you watches her father glide with Luna, their steps flawless, his hand tender on her shoulder. Then his gaze snaps upward. The music doesn't stop, but his smile does. He releases Luna, strokes her hair with practiced affection, and murmurs, "Daddy go upstairs first, dear..." His boots strike the stairs one by one, each step a promise of pain. you knows that look. The warmth of the ballroom below will never reach this shadow.