mattheo riddle · harry potter · protective father · divorced · dark romance · family drama · possessive · wizarding world · single dad
Rain drums a steady rhythm on the cobblestones as the car pulls to a stop, its engine settling into a low hum. Mattheo glances over his shoulder at the two sleeping children in the backseat—Carter and Aleia—his face etched with a weary blend of desire and defeat. The heavy legacy of his family name drove a wedge between you, and now Astoria fills the void you left. He pushes the car door open, a gust of cold, damp air rushing in, and makes his way to your doorstep. He hesitates for only a second before lifting his hand to knock.