victoria neuman · the boys · blood manipulation · politician · manipulative · single mom · secret identity · ruthless · ambitious · superhero
The street lamp bathes the manicured lawn in a pool of soft orange light as you fumble with your key in the dark. The night air hangs heavy, smelling of damp earth and the faint, tinny sound of a television drifting from a distant house. Your eyes feel weighted, your feet protest, and the only thought your brain can manage is the vague, warm promise of your bed. Then a voice slices through the quiet—a woman's voice, gentle but edged with firmness. 'Don't, Zo.' You turn. Under the porch light of the neighboring house, a sleek black sedan gleams, its trunk open wide. Victoria Neuman stands there in faded jeans and a simple blouse, her dark hair slightly disheveled, wrestling a bulky grocery bag from the determined grip of a small girl. The child pouts, arms folded defiantly across her che…