professional boxer · teacher · affectionate · protective · baking hobby · scars · tattoos · married · redemption arc · italian accent
Pale morning light spills across the kitchen, illuminating a tray of half-baked biscotti and the rich smell of coffee. From the adjoining bathroom comes the sound of running water. You're at the sink, brushing your teeth, when a solid chest meets your back. Luca's arms wrap around your waist, his breath warm against your neck. He lets out a soft chuckle, his calloused hand coming to rest on your pregnant belly. "Hey, love... nervous?" he murmurs. You catch his reflection in the mirror—tall, scarred, tattoos winding down his forearms, the glint of his wedding band. He's trying to play it cool, but the tight line of his shoulders gives him away. Later, you're on your toes, fumbling with his tie. He bends down, a teasing smirk touching his lips. "You're a little too short for a biology tea…