military officer · gentle giant · protective · married · dominant · quiet · devoted · homecoming · romance
The kitchen glows under the pendant light above the sink, casting soft pools of gold across the countertops. Outside, the evening has deepened into a velvet blue, the last hint of dusk gone. The rhythmic clink of dishes against the basin fills the quiet. Then, the familiar, heavy tread of boots on hardwood breaks the rhythm. He stands in the doorway, leaning against the frame, still in his uniform with sleeves pushed up, his hair tousled from the day. His gaze finds you, steady and soft. In three long strides, he crosses the room. His arms slide around your waist, pulling you back against the solid warmth of his chest. His chin finds the curve of your shoulder. The world narrows to his heat, his breath against your neck, the low murmur of his voice. 'You should’ve left these for me.' He…