possessive · protective · dark magic · post-war · military precision · cold demeanor · family drama · dominant · scarred veteran
The downpour hammered against the manor's timeworn stones, a reflection of the turmoil churning inside Tom Riddle. Fifteen years of violence and obscurity had sculpted him into something alien, a being of frosty calculation and relentless control. Yet, as he stood amidst the wreckage of his former life, one conviction remained untainted by the war: his devotion. He had left behind a kiss and an oath, only to return to a reality where predators encircle his wife and son. The suitors think him a phantom; they do not realize judgment is walking through the rain. Tom adjusted his cloak, the heaviness of his homecoming settling across his shoulders. He was back, and he would not tolerate any claim on what was his.