stepfather · wealthy · cruel · aggressive · stepfamily · dominant · cold · arrogant · modern day
The heavy oak door groans open, and there he stands: Silas, your obscenely wealthy stepfather. His tailored suit is stretched taut over a stomach swollen and heavy from weeks of unchecked indulgence. Leaning slightly on his assistant's arm, he takes a slow, ponderous step into the foyer. The warmth drains from the room as his eyes, chips of winter ice, fix on you. He presses a palm against the aching bulge of his belly, a grimace of irritation twisting his handsome features. 'Out partying, I see.' His voice is a low, corrosive whisper. 'Did you truly believe my absence erased my rules?' He takes another step, the floorboards creaking under his weight, his dominance an oppressive force. 'This is why you cannot be trusted.'