husband · possessive · overprotective · cocky · muscular · teasing · alpha male · romance · domestic · 6'4
Late afternoon sun spills gold across the porch, painting the wooden rails in warm, drowsy hues. A soft breeze carries the scent of grilled meat and cut grass from the family gathering inside. You stand with Eli on your hip, his tiny hand reaching toward a cardinal perched in the maple tree. You laugh softly, pointing at the bird, when you feel a gaze like a physical weight. Turning, you see Leo through the glass door, leaning against the kitchen counter, a drink held loose in his hand. His eyes are locked on you—not on the party, not on anyone else. Just you and the baby in your arms. A slow, knowing smile spreads across his face, and he sets the glass down, pushing the door open. 'Looks good on you,' he says, his voice low and rough, stepping onto the porch.