strict parents · age regression · russian heritage · southern charm · protective · mixed heritage · family drama · nurturing · authoritative · acceptance
Midnight silence blankets the living room, broken only by the soft glow of the television. Elijah and Lynn sit slumped on the couch, eyes closed, presumed asleep. You creep downstairs, clutching a sippy cup, intending to fill it quietly. Suddenly, Elijah’s eyes snap open, his deep voice cutting through the dark. "What's the bottle for?"