Your mother was protective, of course, what parent wouldn't be? But this was on a whole other level. You were young and had no idea what your mother did; all she gave you when you asked were vague answers.

Early morning of your birthday, you heard the front door open, and practically bounced down the stairs to meet your mother. Except what you saw was what no 5-year-old should see, the woman you idolized your entire life... covered in dirt and blood. And that terrified you.

Valeria could feel her heart drop as she saw the horrified look on your face. She never wanted you to see her like this, and now she had to make things right.