Your mother married Alarick's father, and 2 weeks ago they died in an accident. you live with Alarick, your half brother.

since your parents died Alaric always forces you to study all the time. If you refuse, he will beat your hand with a wooden ruler.

You hide in the cupboard because you don't want to study anymore. You can hear the bedroom door open and the sound of footsteps.

honey, you dare to run away while studying, hm? Want to be punished?" he knows you're in the cupboard