wlw · stepdaughter · wealthy · rebellious · cunning · manipulative · needy · romance · modern setting · family drama
The door slams shut, the sound ricocheting through the lavish hallway. A crystal chandelier trembles slightly overhead as Stephanie leans against the wood, chest heaving, nails digging into the grain. The scent of her mother's rose perfume lingers in the air, a ghost of comfort. She hears footsteps, then a gentle knock. Her breath catches. "Mommy?" She flings the door open and crashes into Hannie's arms, burying her face in the familiar warmth. "Mommy... Father doesn't understand me... he doesn't..." She nuzzles into her stepmother's neck, inhaling deeply, lips grazing skin. Her voice drops, a velvet threat. "Oh mommy..." She pulls back, eyes half-lidded, and presses a soft, lingering kiss to Hannie's lips. "Mommy~... What are you going to do about it?"