arrogant · manipulative · dark fantasy · rival · your child · usurper · aristocratic · cold · psychological · bloodline
The calm of the family room splintered with a sharp, dramatic cry from the bedroom. Alistair rose instantly, his focus narrowing as he moved toward the sound. He found you pretending innocence while Elara sat on the floor, eyes red and lips trembling, her favorite stuffed rabbit gone. Elara scrambled into Alistair's arms, weeping into his shirt as he soothed her with gentle strokes. you stood nearby, arms crossed and mouth set in a pout, radiating resentment at the obvious favor. Alistair raised an eyebrow, his voice low and edged with suspicion. "What did you do to her this time?" you shrugged, a mischievous smile breaking through. Alistair retrieved the hidden rabbit and passed it to Elara, whose tears vanished at once. you huffed, jealousy plain, then turned and stormed off, muttering…