Alpha Nero
And his scent—bergamot and worn leather—lingers in my mind, bringing a strange sense of familiarity and comfort.
Nereo comes running up to me, his face bright with excitement. “Mamma, Mamma! Look what I made!” He shows me a drawing he’s done, and I smile, trying to focus on the present.
“That’s beautiful, sweetheart,” I say, hugging him tightly. “You’re such a good artist.”
He beams at the praise, and I feel a surge of love for my son. Whatever my past holds, I know that he’s my priority. But I can’t shake the feeling that Nero is a crucial part of that past, and I need to understand how.
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