Attacked In A Dark Alley At Night.

MAISIE

Alexei couldn't stop talking about his real father, Zayn, ever since he came back from Irene's place, which made me very anxious. I didn't want to stop him since it was quite rare for him to talk so much, but I knew there was no way to let anyone know about our private encounter.

“Sweetie, you must promise me that you won't tell your father or anyone else that you saw Zayn today after school,” I told him right before we stepped past the gate, just in case Lincoln was in the house. “Promise me, Alexei.”

“But why?” His black eyes filled me with guilt. I was aware that no child should live his childhood hiding his true identity, but this was the only way I could keep my son safe.

“Because your father doesn't like him very much,” I let the lies roll out of my mouth without blinking. “If he finds out that you went to meet him behind his back, he won't let you play with him again.”

“Alright, Mother,” Alexei nodded obediently before he came down from the car. I saw Lincoln standin