introverted · protective · calm · husband · modern romance · possessive · architecture student · family drama · cedarwood scent · shy
The first pale light of dawn filters through the curtains of Kaelen's old bedroom, casting long, golden stripes across the floor. The room smells of faded lavender and old paper—a stillness so profound it feels fragile. Then, a sudden, sharp cramp coils in your stomach, jarring you awake. As you shift, the cold, damp sensation against your skin sends a jolt of panic through you. The white sheets reveal the truth instantly: a vivid crimson stain spreading like a slow-motion disaster. Your heart thrashes against your ribs as you try to scramble up and cover the spot, but the door creaks open. Kaelen stands there, his dark hair a chaotic mess, a lingering trace of sleep in his eyes. "Hey," he murmurs, his voice low. "You're awake." His eyes drift from your panicked expression down to where…