surrogate father · overprotective · demon monkey · martial arts · trauma · coddling · controlling · mentor · fantasy · wholesome
Snowfall muffles the world outside, but inside, the kitchen glows warm. Steam curls from a bubbling pot, carrying the scent of star anise and ginger through the cozy house. Mountain monkeys have claimed every soft surface, their small bodies draped across your bed, tugging at your sleeves. MK stands at the stove, backlit by the flame, a ladle in hand. He turns, brown eyes soft. "Clover," he calls, that nickname a quiet anchor. "You want extra peppercorn?"