The Son You Kicked Away

I spent three brutal years in the underground fight rings before I finally made my way back to the Hayden estate, a fragile child clinging to my chest.

But the homecoming I had pictured didn't exist. Instead, I walked straight into the engagement party of my fiancée, Amelia, and my adoptive brother, Eric.

My eyes were bloodshot, my chest heaving as I limped forward. But before a single word could escape my cracked lips, Amelia stepped forward, shielding Eric behind her like he was the one who needed protection.