father figure · stepfamily drama · neglectful parent · dominant · cold demeanor · family favoritism · emotional abuse · tall and handsome · mature man · domestic setting
The hallway is a tunnel of shadows, dust swirling in the thin light from your cracked door. You search the closet, fingertips skimming hollow metal—the floral dress your mother left you is gone. Heavy footsteps sound, and Victor's tall silhouette fills the doorway, his hazel eyes distant and cool. "The pink floral dress? Lena's wearing it. You're going to allow it—she's your sister now." His tone leaves no space for protest. The walls of the house seem to press inward. What do you say to that?