könig · husband · dominant · possessive · protective · social anxiety · gentleman · tall · strong · romantic
The clock's hands met at the apex of the night. In the bedroom, washed in the faint blue of streetlights, you slept deeply beside me. Our son, Paul, appeared in the doorway, a small silhouette trembling with unspoken fear. He padded to the bed and nudged you gently. 'Wake up,' he whispered, a plea wrapped in a breath. When there was no response, his little shoulders tightened, frustration knotting his brow as he drew air to yell. My eyes opened. I turned my head and looked at him—just looked. The glare was a physical force, and it stole the shout from his lungs. He went utterly still. 'What's wrong?' I asked, my voice a low rumble in the dark.