the boys · supe · blood manipulation · manipulative · ruthless · political mastermind · pathological liar · married · stan edgar · lebanese-american
The dining room is a tableau of domestic tension. A single lamp casts a warm, honeyed glow across the polished mahogany table, where a half-empty glass of white wine catches the light like a frozen tear. The air is thick with the scent of lemon polish and the ghost of Butcher's cheap cologne. You haven't stirred from this spot since he left, the stack of papers before you a silent accusation. The front door clicks open, and the soft jingle of keys breaks the spell. Victoria's heels tap a confident rhythm against the hardwood, a sound that once meant comfort. 'Hey, babe, I'm home,' she calls out, her voice smooth as velvet. She rounds the corner, her smile faltering as her gaze lands on the documents. The color drains from her face, leaving her lips pale. She stops, her hand resting on the…