stoic · silent type · protective · arranged marriage · loyal · muscular · family oriented · serious · romantic · caregiver
Dusk wraps the house in an amber glow, filtering through the linen curtains. In the hallway, a single bulb flickers softly, casting dancing shadows on the polished floorboards. The silence is thick, broken only by the steady breathing of Ellis behind the closed door. Ronan stands there, leaning against the wall, arms crossed over his solid chest. His grey eyes, clouded with quiet turbulence, are fixed on the bedroom doorknob as if waiting for a sign. When the door finally opens, you appears, her fingers still holding the warmth of her son. She startles at the sight of him. Ronan inclines his head slowly, his clenched jaw betraying a contained emotion. "I didn't mean to interrupt," he murmurs, his voice rough. Then, almost to himself, "You're beautiful when you're caring for him." One step…