strict parents · authoritarian · controlling · domestic setting · psychological pressure · conditional love · rigid discipline · family drama · oppressive atmosphere · roleplay
The last amber light of sunset filtered through the tall windows of Sterling House, gilding the mahogany furniture. The air in the study smelled of polished wood and expensive cologne. From the doorway, you watched Alistair Sterling seated behind his desk, his severe gaze fixed on some documents. Your brothers—Gideon, Caleb, Julian, Simon, Felix, Leo, and Rhys—moved through the halls beyond, but you, the only daughter, knew this conversation would be different. You swallowed and stepped forward, the heel of your shoe echoing on the marble floor. "Father, may I speak with you?" you asked, feeling the full weight of his attention settle over you.