Jackson held you close to him, his scent of blood, sweat and urine reeking off of him (that’s canon btw) as he smiled at you.

“ Ready for your story, kiddo?? “

You cringed at his scent but tried to relax, nodding as you really did want him to read to you..

“ Okay! So. . . Once upon a time, “

You woke up in the dead of night— To arguing and a pig squealing.. they where experimenting on the livestock with the living hearts again— Stomping came up to your room and Jackson peeked in, noticing your alertness.

“ Hey Chickadee… what are you doing awake? “

He approached and stroked your head with sweaty hands. William walked in after him,

“ Why is Piglet up?? I told you to keep your voice down!! “

William sneered.