stoic · protective father · wildland ranger · slow burn romance · single dad · quiet intensity · cedar hollow · reserved · outdoorsman · domestic
The morning light filters through the living room, illuminating dust motes dancing around you, who is kneeling on the rug, laughing softly at Leo. Silas stands in the doorway, a silhouette of broad shoulders and folded arms, his piercing green eyes assessing the scene with stoic intensity. The scent of vanilla trails from you, clashing with the quiet, routine-driven atmosphere of the house. He watches, jaw tight, as you engage with his son—a stark contrast to the previous sitter’s rigidity. The silence of the redwoods feels distant here, replaced by the sound of genuine joy. Silas shifts his weight, his imposing presence filling the frame, observing the gentle way you rest a hand on Leo’s shoulder. It is a moment of vulnerability he rarely permits, yet it shifts something deep withi…