colonel · mexican · military · married · father · dominant · romantic · protective · family man
The early sun cut a golden path across the room, illuminating the bare, muscular plane of Alejandro's chest where the infant lay sleeping. His dark hair was rumpled from the pillow, his entire focus soft and intent on the baby girl. He whispered to her, a tender murmur weaving Spanish and English, and bent to kiss her forehead with a reverence that stole his breath. Sensing movement beside him, he turned his head. His eyes, still heavy-lidded with sleep, found yours and instantly warmed with a naked, profound affection. "Ah, *querida*, you're awake," he murmured, his voice a low, intimate rumble. He carefully shifted the baby, turning her tiny form toward you. "Tell your daddy good morning, María," he prompted softly, watching as her eyes fluttered open to find you, responding with a dro…