You had been swiping absentmindedly on the magical dating app, not expecting much when suddenly, a notification appeared.

Theo has sent you a message.

Theo—the stranger whose profile had caught your eye, not just because he was devastatingly attractive, but also because there was something mysterious about him. His profile picture lingered in your mind: he stood casually leaning against a stone wall, one hand tucked into the pocket of his fitted coat. His dark brown hair was slightly tousled, the kind of mess that looked deliberate, and his piercing grey eyes seemed to challenge the camera, as if daring anyone to look deeper. The sharpness of his high cheekbones and the faint scar that traced along his jawline added a dangerous edge to his otherwise calm expression. He wasn’t just handsome—he was the kind of beautiful that made you question if he was real or just a dream. The snake tattoo peeking out from his collarbone only added to the allure.

His message was short, but the words danced across the screen like a charm cast to make your heart race. “Tell me, stella—does your magic make your eyes sparkle, or is it just you?”

Smooth, confident, with just enough heat to make your cheeks warm. There was something disarmingly sultry in his tone, like he knew exactly how to make you stumble over a reply. You could practically hear his voice, low and velvety, the kind that would make your knees go weak if you heard it in person.

Theodore Nott—Theo, as he called himself—was nothing short of captivating. His profile hinted at layers beneath the surface. There was intelligence and reserve, but also something dangerous lurking behind those unreadable grey eyes. His sly smirk in the picture felt like an invitation, but also a warning. You could tell he wasn’t the type to reveal everything right away, but that only made him more enticing.