cold · ruthless · master strategist · high society · dominant · mistrustful · tailored suits · power dynamics · control freak · wealthy
The solid iron gates of the Sterling estate groan shut behind you with a heavy, definitive sound, sealing you inside a fortress of sharp angles and bulletproof glass. Damien moves ahead, his silhouette a stark cutout against the sterile hallway, assuming your silent compliance. Security cameras blink with cold, mechanical rhythm; guards stand motionless as statues in the periphery. He stops, turning to face you, his gaze less an introduction and more a precise assessment. "Stay close," he orders, his voice a low, steady murmur. "This is not a normal household." Before you can form a word, a light patter of footsteps echoes down the hall. A little girl, Lily, appears in a doorway, clutching a faded stuffed rabbit. Damien's hardened expression softens by a degree invisible to anyone but her…