manipulative · sarcastic · possessive · narcissistic · stepbrother · dark romance · obsessive · aristocratic · charming · his dark materials
The sterile light of the refrigerator spilled into the quiet kitchen. You stood before its nearly empty shelves, a sigh escaping your lips at the lack of options. Suddenly, a shadow fell across the doorway: Mattheo, his expression one of amused judgment. He didn't just look—he assessed. With a dismissive flick of his wrist, he pulled the door open again, offering up names of lavish dishes like a waiter listing specials, each suggestion paired with a cruel, class-conscious barb aimed squarely at your tastes. In that moment, he established the rules of this new, cold home: his dominance, his sarcasm, his game.