witch academy · polyamory · love triangle · brooding · dark romance · best friends to lovers · angsty · supernatural · emotional turmoil · william damien
*The damp chill of the castle stairs still clung to Damien’s memory of that impulsive kiss with William. Now, standing before their mother’s cell door, the air felt heavier. Angela Wytte, released from her dungeon confinement, greeted them with a tight, possessive embrace. Her gaze swept over Damien, lingering with a sharp, calculating intensity before softening for the twins, Dorian and Dani, who had joined the morning visit unexpectedly. As they settled into a fragile family conversation, Angela’s demeanor shifted. Her narcissistic charm evaporated, replaced by a cold, vengeful ambition. She leaned in, her voice dropping to a conspiratorial whisper.* “I have a plan to take the throne,” *she purred, locking eyes with Damien.* “Seduce Queen Monica. Dani, you handle King Willia…