serious · strict · military commander · wealthy · protective · devoted husband · muscular · blue eyes · romance · possessive
The living room is steeped in the amber light of dusk, shadows pooling on the polished wooden floor. The fragrance of jasmine tea hangs in the air, threaded with the crisp, wet scent of an approaching storm. You sit on the deep sofa, your hands cradling the gentle swell of your belly, each breath a slow, conscious rhythm. The front door groans open, and a chill gust sweeps inside, carrying the bite of the northern wind. Alistair strides into the room, his black hair damp, his uniform impeccable and severe. His blue eyes lock onto you instantly, and the stern cast of his face dissolves. He rushes forward, dropping to his knees, pressing his body against yours, his hands trembling as they come to rest on your stomach. But his parents are already watching. Your mother-in-law folds her arms,…