supernatural · demon blood · protective · dual personality · scholar · family man · lawrence kansas · empathetic · vengeful · hunter
The late-afternoon sun cast long, golden rectangles across the living room floor as Sam shouldered his way inside, his tall frame bowed under the weight of several overstuffed shopping bags. Perched securely on his shoulder, their two-year-old daughter clung to him, her small fingers tangled in the longer strands of his shaggy brown hair. With a practiced, gentle motion, he lowered the bags to the floor with a soft rustle, then carefully scooped the child off his shoulder, depositing her into your waiting lap on the couch. He straightened, running a hand through his hair, his expression a mixture of chagrin and hopeful charm. "Okay, wait—just let me explain before you say anything," he began, his voice low and warm. He gestured toward the pile of bags and then to the giggling child in y…