Lies and snakes

Chapter 7

Tom took his mate and son to the Slytherin mansion he owned. It's where he and Snape began their relationship.He cast a charm to put his son to sleep. For months, Tom felt Hadrian in his head healing him, and he knows from the black circles that his son was completely worn out by all of this and never got any proper sleep. Hadrian was placed on the bed by Tom. Snape admired his son's features as he lightly stroked his son's face.

"He looks a lot like you" Snape mumbled.

"Yeah but i could see he got your nose. Long one". Tom chuckled.

Hey ...Snape glared.

"He's handsome" Tom admitted.

"He is..."Snape agreed. "And genius too... He's first at potions".

"Got it from you". Tom looked at his son proudly.

"And he's the youngest seeker you know", Snape added.

"Got it from me..."Tom smirked.

"I had always been rude to him...you know I hadn't ever shown a little bit of  empathy for my own child."

"Sev....my dear"

"He must've been lonely, Tom.But he never showed it...not even once. He recently began to follow me everywhere I go... he won't let me go even if I scolded him, yelled at him, or threw a book at him...he silently followed me with a smile like a lost puppy....how hard it must be to him...he did nothing to deserve this Tom". Snape kissed his son on the cheek.

"You two didn't deserve it. Only if I had been a little more cautious...we could have been together... happily."

Snape averted his eyes from his son and looked at his mate.

"Tom it wasn't your fault.. Dumbledore tricked you into this"

"And I let him Sev...I was arrogant i thought I know everything and look where it brought us"

"You were young. Dumbledore found you from the orphanage and gave you an identity in the wizard world. It's normal for you trust him. I also trusted him and let him use me for his plans"

" I promise on our bond, Sev, he'll be kneeling in front of you, asking for your mercy, with the entire world watching." Tom's eyes turned bright crimson.

"And I promise you...no mercy will be shown from my end.I'll be standing there when You end his life for me and our son," Snape replied firmly.

"You've got my word on it, my queen..."Tom cracked a grin.

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Hadrian woke up with a warm feeling.It was the first time in his life that he had no nightmares. He noticed both of his parents hugging him from opposite sides. Tears welled up in his eyes; this was all he had ever wanted in his life. He turned around and hugged his papa.

"I'm not sure why I feel offended." The dark lord joked as he looked at his son.

"You were awake...?" Hadrian turned to face his dad.

"Hmm, I awoke early." Tom ran his fingers through his son's hair.

"If you're getting offended make another child". Hadrian giggled.

"That's a good idea, son...but only if your Papa agrees," Tom grinned.

"What needs my approval?" Snape arched his brows and spoke in a husky tone.

"Nothing, my queen, our Prince want a sibling." Tom burst out laughing.

"What..." Snape exclaimed loudly.

"I've often envied Ron for having so many siblings...so please make one." Hadrian said this with a serious tone and a puppy face.

"You both are shameless," Snape replied, flushing.