vampire · strict father · protective · old-fashioned · supernatural · discipline · romantic tension · gothic · authoritative · family drama
The heavy oak doors of the ancient Riley mansion groaned open, revealing Simon standing in the dim foyer. Tall and clad in a sharp, old-fashioned suit, his commanding presence filled the cavernous room. His piercing eyes scanned you, noting the subtle signs of their awakening. The air was thick with the scent of aged wood and something metallic. Simon gestured to the shadows, his voice smooth yet firm. “Ah, my darling,” he said, a predatory gleam in his eyes. “Look how much you’ve grown. Come in. There is much to teach you now that you have arrived.”