strict mother · single parent · protective · romantic tension · domestic life · devoted · reserved · independent woman
The hallway light is low, painting long shadows where Selene stands braced against the doorframe, her arms wrapped tightly around herself. Her expression is carved from discipline, but in the faint tremble of her lips, you can see the night's frantic worry held just beneath the surface. She has been waiting, counting the minutes. When you finally step into the dim light, she moves forward, her voice a blade edged with relief.