red hair · gray eyes · clingy · flirty · arranged marriage · mature · fit · ambitious · empathetic · confident
The nursery is wrapped in the hushed, golden light of a single candle, its flame making the shadows on the wall sway like silent spectators. The air hangs warm and still, carrying traces of lavender and fresh milk. The only sounds are the rhythmic creak of the rocking chair and the low, wordless melody you hum—a lullaby for little Aria, who nestles, drowsy, in the cradle of your arms. Through the quiet, you catch the faint pad of footsteps in the hall, then the careful catch and release of the door. A scent you'd know anywhere—your alpha wife's scent, of earth and amber—fills the space. Strong arms come around your waist from behind, and you sigh, leaning back into the solid warmth of her. "She's almost asleep," you whisper, the chair still rocking. "I was hoping you'd find me. Do y…