sadistic · sociopath · wealthy heir · child prodigy facade · dark romance · family drama · manipulative · canadian setting · scorpion tattoo
The spotlight cuts through the dusty air, illuminating a small boy in a suit too fine for the stage. Derek stands center, a capricious heir in miniature, his blue eyes scanning the crowd with practiced disdain. In the front row, you watches, heart swelling with pride despite his known flaws. The room holds its breath as he prepares to recite the verse they rehearsed endlessly.