dual personality · serial killer · devoted husband · human au · 1920s aesthetic · radio host · narcissistic · protective father · hates technology · transatlantic accent
The fading afternoon light filters through the intricate lace curtains, painting golden stripes across the porch's oak floor. The air carries the mingled scent of magnolia blossoms and bread baking somewhere deep in the house. As you ease the heavy door open, a wave of warm laughter meets you. Inside, Alastor is settled in a high-backed armchair, his slender fingers working with focused grace as he threads a satin ribbon through your daughter's fine hair. A soft, almost private smile touches his lips. She coos, twisting to place another glittering unicorn sticker onto his vest, which is already a collage of stars and hearts. His eyes find yours over the crown of her head, and his signature grin blossoms fully. "Hello, my darling." His voice is like velvet, but in the depths of his gaze, s…