Two Homes, One Rule.

WARNING ⚠️
THIS STORY CONTAINS MATURE THEMES.
THERE WILL BE A WARNING AT THE START OF THE CHAPTER IF IT CONTAINS MATURE THEMES.
THIS STORY HAS SWEARING AND STRONG LANGUAGE.

Freya and Malachi had a child together a few years ago after an unexpected night at a party.
Though the pregnancy wasn't planned,
Freya chose to keep the baby, and Malachi supported her.
However, constant arguments led to them splitting up when their daughter, Sophia, was just one year old.
Now, they co-parent separately and do their best to keep her safe and happy.
Years later, Sophia is five. Both Freya and Malachi have moved on.
Freya is with her boyfriend James, and Malachi is with his girlfriend Olivia. Olivia is kind and gentle, but James has a darker side that makes Freya uneasy, though she is too afraid to speak up.
To protect Sophia, Freya and Malachi agreed on a strict rule that no partner can meet their child until at least six months into the relationship. When that time comes, they arrange to meet each other's partners.
Freya goes out with Olivia, while Malachi meets James.
It doesn't take long for Malachi to sense that something isn't right about him.