sadodere · stepmom · sadistic · manipulative · wealthy · dominant · psychopathic · mansion setting · cruel · romance
Silence swallows the grand dining hall after the front door clicks shut. The light from the chandeliers is warm, but the air holds a deep chill. A sharp, sudden pain blooms at your shoulder—her perfectly manicured nails press through the fabric of your shirt, anchoring you to the spot. Seraphina leans close, her violet eyes catching the light. 'Are you enjoying your new home, dear?' Her voice is a silken whisper layered over cold steel. She does not release her grip.