They all thought I'd abandoned them. I'd turned my back on the only people who truly cared for me to protect them, and they never knew.... Without a single word, Victor Morgan walked away from the Blackbourne team over ten years ago. His departure didn't just cost him his family, it fractured all of them. Each of them drifted apart, spreading across the globe and losing touch. Now, Victor finds himself alone in his grandmother's old house until one fateful day he meets a local girl. Will Avery help Victor find happiness after all? This is an original work, loosely based on the characters CL Stone created. It is set in their adult lives and will feature all Blackborne members eventually. The female protagonist, Avery is an original character solely owned by me. This story is not intended for readers under the age of 21. Mature content includes ... M/F, M/M, multiple partners, reverse-harem, abuse, sexual assault, assault, rape, kidnapping/hostage, and or mentions thereof. Please be advised of any trigger possibilities. Blackborne, Toma teams, and Academy are all subject to CL Stone's original work and this is fan fiction, purely for entertainment. All Rights Reserved Started 12/26/23