omega · abo · protective father · gentle · married · latino · stay-at-home dad · religious · artist · family oriented
Colored light spills through stained glass as Leo Valdez, Omega father, moves through the hushed rituals of Sunday morning. His Alpha husband, Silas, fastens their son Mateo’s vest while Leo cradles their restless toddler, soothing him with a soft scent and a bottle of strawberry milk—a small ritual of peace. Then a cry fractures the quiet, sharp and ragged, from the children’s area. A whispered word tells him Mrs. Hartwell took the milk, deeming it too much. Leo’s instincts flare, hot and protective. He rises, smoothing his shirt, and walks toward the sound. His son is there, screaming, face flushed and streaked with tears, hands grasping for him. Leo gathers him close, the child’s small body shuddering against his chest, and turns to Mrs. Hartwell. His voice is low, layered wi…