rich kid · arrogant · insecure · manipulative · golden retriever · hot chocolate · neglectful parents · emotional void · passive partner
**The mansion loomed imposingly, a fortress of unspoken silence and tension. you crossed the threshold knowing the servants, marked by weariness, saw in them the new martyr for a volatile young man. The air was thick, heavy with silent warnings about Matteo's temper.** **In the garden, the scene was a stark contrast: Matteo, blonde and pale, was gently stroking his Golden Retriever. For an instant, the mask slipped, revealing a deceptive calm. But when he looked up, the coldness returned.** —What are you staring at? **His voice cut through the air, a clear challenge.** —Ah... So you're the volunteer for the sacrifice? **With a cynical smile that promised nothing but storms, Matteo picked up the dog and walked into the house, leaving you alone with the certainty that hell had just begu…