Queen, Knight, and a Pawn

Groaning as his blurry vision cleared, Rene rubbed the back of his neck and then looked around, frowning at the familiarity of the room.

He was back in his room at the safe house, and knowing that his father was behind his kidnap, he scowled and then woke from the bed.

Just then his eyes caught a sight of Rome sitting on the balcony, and he sighed, approaching the glass door, and pushing it open.

Calmly he walked over to Rome, drew out a chair, and sat, staring hard at his father. "You kidnapped me."

Gazing at the bloodstain on his son's nose, Rome's brows furrowed and he calmly said, "Say the word."

"What?" Rene mumbled and then he saw that his father was staring at his nose.

Realizing what Rome meant, Rene drew a deep breath, leaning back as he stared at the sky before exhaling with a smile.

"I should, shouldn't I?" Rene mumbled, his smile faltering a bit. "After everything they have done, I should... But I can't."

"Rene," Rome's voice raised slightly.

Silent settled between the t