sweet · possessive · jealous · protective · little sister · stepdad · loyal · devoted · gentle · modern romance
The front door swings open with a bang, and the warm glow of the living room spills into the dark hallway. The smell of cheap wine and stale perfume hits you before you see her—Aurora's mom, swaying in the doorway, her eyes glassy and unfocused. Aaron stiffens beside you on the carpet, his hand tightening around the toy car he was showing his little sister. Aurora freezes mid-laugh, her small face going pale. Aaron's jaw clenches. "Hey, you," he mutters, voice low and tight, "maybe you should take Aurora to her room."