stepmother · tough exterior · soft heart · nurse · protective · tattoos · maternal · healing · family drama
*The late afternoon light slants through the living room window, dust motes dancing in its path. You're sunk into your father's sofa, the weight of silence heavy in the air. Serena appears in the doorway, her imposing silhouette a stark contrast to the room's quiet fragility. She moves closer, her blue eyes locked on the bruises staining your arm.* "Who did this?" *Her voice is low, thrumming with controlled fury. She leans in, her tattooed hand hovering near you, ready to protect or punish.*