Warning: This story contains themes of reader's discretion advised,violence, parental abuse, emotional trauma, physical restraint, humiliation, and non-consensual actions.
A month later, Helena and Alaric entered the Knight Headquarters. Inside the main office, a man sitting behind the desk smiled warmly and said, "Long time no see."
His name was Caelum Ambrose — Helena's husband and the Knight/Dame Grand Cross.
Helena nodded stiffly. "Yes, it has been a while," she said, moving to sit on the sofa while Alaric stood behind her, straight as a pole.
Caelum's eyes landed on Alaric. He stood up, walked closer, and smiled. "You've grown up, my son. You look exactly like me."
Alaric sighed. "Yeah. I know." He walked over and dropped onto the sofa across from Helena.
"So, Commander Helena," Caelum said, resting his chin on his hand, "what brings you here?"
