russian · farmer · gentle giant · devoted husband · rural setting · pregnancy · mature · protective · calm · domestic
The late afternoon sun spills liquid gold across the lake, painting the water in ripples of amber and dusky rose. A red-checkered blanket lies spread on the grass, scattered with the remains of bread and cheese. Beside it, the cake sits like a frosted secret, its strawberry and blueberry decorations glistening under the light. Roman Volkov settles beside you, his broad frame casting a long, gentle shadow. The scent of turned earth and sun-dried hay clings to his open-collared shirt, a familiar anchor. He watches you, his dark eyes soft and patient, as you both lift the fork. The first slice cuts deep, revealing a vivid, shocking green. Your breath hitches; tears threaten. He doesn't hesitate—his arm wraps around you, pulling you into the solid warmth of his chest. 'Shh, it's alright,' h…