Cornered

His hands, which are cuffed, get uncuffed, and he is asked to stand before Alaric.

Alaric pours his whiskey into his cup; he hasn’t looked at the boy since he entered. I forgot to ask Alaric about his son’s age, but I think he is older than I am.

It’s shocking to know that your love interest has a child older than you. It’s a call to reality. One I don’t want to wake up to.

Damien watches Alaric t