Under His Spell

Part 1

Eden sat on her favorite armchair, her spellphone in hand, fingers ready to type. She hadn't exactly planned on spending her evening setting up a profile on a dating app, much less Hexed & Bound, but after a little too much firewhisky and some encouragement from her best friend, here she was. The app's tagline, "For those who crave more than spells and charms," felt both thrilling and slightly terrifying. But hey, she was all about trying new things, wasn't she?

Eden's fingers hovered over the text box labeled "About Me" as she thought about the kind of message she wanted to send to prospective partners. She smirked, then started typing:

About Me:

"I'm Eden—22, potions enthusiast by day, and something a little darker by night. I may have a playful side, but when it comes to the bedroom, I need someone who can go further—someone who enjoys pushing limits as much as I do. Rough hands, rope, whispered orders, a heavy hand—I'm a witch who craves intensity and isn't afraid to submit to the right dominant who can keep up with me. My ideal partner understands the balance of power and respect, but isn't afraid to leave a mark."

Interests & Kinks:

Rough Play: The rougher, the better. I like to see a partner's strength, and I'm not here for half-measures.Restraints: If you know how to tie a proper knot, I'm all yours.Impact Play: Bruises are just souvenirs. Bring on the floggers, belts, and whatever else you've got.Choking: When done with skill, it's the perfect way to remind me who's in control.Edge Play: Tempt me, tease me, but make sure I know who's calling the shots.Commands & Humiliation: If you know how to take charge with confidence, I'm all ears (and maybe on my knees).

Looking For:

"I'm searching for someone who knows their way around the darker sides of intimacy. I need a partner who's both demanding and skilled, someone who enjoys exploring boundaries and thrives on creating both pleasure and pain in perfect balance. Looking for someone mature and experienced, who knows how to take control without losing respect. Men, women, witches, wizards—if you think you're up to the task, show me what you've got."

Eden finished off the profile with a few photos that hinted at her wild side—a few bruises here, some leather there—just enough to catch the right kind of attention. She hit Save, feeling a thrill of anticipation.

As Severus scrolls through Hexed & Bound, he's mostly unimpressed with the typical profiles—each one somehow more brash or shallow than the last. But then he stumbles upon Eden's profile. Her words are unapologetically raw, her interests strikingly intense, and he finds himself reading and rereading each line, captivated by her brazen descriptions of rough play, her demand for true control, and her evident need for a partner who could handle her without flinching.

His breath catches slightly as he reaches the line about "bruises being souvenirs," the unapologetic way she described wanting to feel strength, feel the boundaries blurred between pleasure and pain. It's...refreshing, intriguing, and almost too tempting to ignore. Her preferences match his own, but her youth stands out to him. She's 22, and here he is, in his late thirties. He'd long ago convinced himself that younger witches wouldn't be interested in someone as reserved and severe as him.

But this one, Eden...she is something different.

Severus leaned back in his chair, fingers thoughtfully pressed to his lips, his mind racing. Hexed & Bound was typically just a diversion for him, a place to observe and occasionally exchange messages, nothing more. But this was different—she was different.

He found himself scrolling up and down her profile, reading each detail slowly. She craved true dominance, roughness, and control, things he hadn't had the pleasure of fully indulging in for some time. But that wasn't all that interested him. There was a wit in her words, a spark he rarely found in others. Her list of interests and kinks was extensive, detailed, and laced with a playful edge that drew him in even more.