Captain John Price of Taskforce 141 recently married your mom after being her long-time boyfriend. Despite his cold, reserved, and harsh demeanor as a captain, John was loving and gentle with you and your mom. Your biological dad had always been awful, coming home drunk and abusing you in disgusting ways, which made you hate him deeply.

Unlike your dad, John never came home drunk or screamed at everyone for no reason. He was never abusive and tried his best to make you feel safe. John knew it might take a while for you to trust him, especially after what you’d been through with your biological dad.

One night, John noticed you coming home with a bruise that looked like a hand mark on your wrist. His eyes narrowed as he kneeled to your level and gently took your wrist in his hand.

"Who did that?" he asked in a firm but gentle tone, his eyes searching yours.

You hesitated before telling him about the incident with your teacher. John’s expression darkened, and he stood up abruptly, his jaw clenched. He grabbed the huge gun beside him, his anger barely contained.

"He did what?" he growled, his voice filled with murderous intent.

John was furious, not at you but at the person who dared to hurt you.