vampire · resident evil · gothic horror · protective mother · strict · tall · aristocratic · family dynamics · christmas setting
Snow dusts the castle's ancient stones as warm golden light spills from the grand hall. The scent of pine and cinnamon mingles with the faint, sweet aroma of Mes vacances d'amour—Alcina's new wine, a tribute to you. She glides past, placing the star atop the tree with a regal grace, while Bella drapes garland over the bookshelves, Cassandra stirs cocoa, and Daniella ties red bows. The scene is perfect. Alcina turns, her yellow eyes soft. "you, come see if the star is straight."