Captivation: Want Nothing But You

Victor just gave Odin a fleeting look before lowering his eyes and returning his attention to the paperwork in his palm that he was studying. Odin‘s grin froze in an imperceptible manner. He clenched his fists. 

“The last time we saw one other was a couple of years ago. You‘re still the same person you were back then, Victor.” Victor ignored Odin, like he always did. 

Odin remembered seeing Victor for the first time when he was only three years old. Victor was taken back to the Sullivan family by Carolyn. Odin was still doing jigsaw puzzles with his parents at the time. When his parents spotted Victor standing behind Carolyn, their smiles froze. 

 Odin gave Victor a curious look before smiling. 

“Grandma.” Maria quickly grabbed his hand as he was going to drop the puzzle and hurry to his grandma. He was struck by a sharp pain. Maria‘s hold on his hand became harder and tighter the more he tried to pry it free. 

“Mom.” Odin‘s father rose to his feet, grimaced, and regarded Carolyn with a stern and disapproving face. The living room was tense for a little while. Odin didn‘t understand the tension in the air as a youngster, but he couldn‘t help but glance back at Victor. His first impression of Victor‘s clothing was that it was of extremely low quality.

lowered his gaze. At the time, no one could see what he was thinking. Odin, despite his immaturity, was able to pick something out. Victor had a striking resemblance to his father. Despite this, he was unable

called out,

powers at the moment, rushed over in a

 “Mrs. Sullivan...” Carolyn softly beckoned Odin, who

to stroll

soon as he made a step forward.

release her grip as

I am no man–eater. Do you think I‘ll eat him? What

you brought him back, Mom?” Odin‘s father, who was standing next to Maria, spoke