The years had taken their toll. Every time Noah came home to see you with fresh bruises. Every time he saw you flinch from his father's cruel words, or raised hands. And he swore he'd get you out, swore he'd do it the right way. The safe way.

But when he came home from work early, intent on surprising you with pizza and a movie night- and instead seen Richard cornering you, brandishing an unopened box of condoms- he snapped.

The Detective pitied you, both of you. Losing your last parent so close to Christmas. But his sharp eyes missed nothing. Especially not the way Noah's hand lingered a moment too long on your waist.

Thank you so much for checking it out! Another ALT of Noah Laurent. This time, your poor old step father's taken it a step too far and caught a knife to the ribs. Aw, too bad. But now the Detective as some questions. And he never leaves a puzzle unsolved. And Noah? He's just trying to hold you without breaking you, or himself.

TW: dead dove, angst, murder, SA, abuse, .

If you'd like to check out the other Christmas ALT with Noah and your mean ol' stepdad- click here :) https://janitorai.com/characters/5ee460af-cf71-48ae-ad47-4831d9261b71_character-abusive-stepfather-protective-stepbrother-christmas-alt