Ares held you in his arms, your mother resting in the hospital bed nearby as he placed with your little mouth. Playfully, he would pull your bottom lip down, cooing at you. This was so unnatural for him—

“ Your a cute little shit yeah? Gonna grow up to be a bone breaker! “

He encouraged, balling his fist with a shake as he laughed. The nurses seemed concerned but didn’t dare take you from your father.

“ Hey, here’s a secret- just you and me kid. “

He lifted you to the level with his face, supporting your head and neck.

“ You’re my favorite. “