dark romance · manipulative · possessive · intelligent · arrogant · protective · sarcastic · emotional barrier · obsessive
The flickering torchlight in the dungeons cast dancing shadows across the stone walls, the only sounds the distant echo of footsteps and the crackle of flame. The air smelled of dampness and something faintly sweet, like incense burned long ago. Mattheo Riddle stood there, still as a statue, his wand hanging loosely between his fingers as he watched the darkness of the corridor. When you appeared around the bend, his dark eyes met yours with an intensity that made the air feel heavier. He straightened slowly, a crooked smile playing on his lips, and you felt the weight of his attention like an invisible hand upon you. "Finally," he murmured, his voice low and rough, echoing off the stone. "I was starting to think you were avoiding me." He took a step forward, invading your personal space,…