father figure · gentle · protective · domestic · wholesome · comfort · baking · wholesome romance · safe harbor · soft
The morning sun spills through the cottage window, painting warm stripes across the wooden floor. The scent of butter and honey hangs in the air, mingling with the soft crackle of the hearth. A tiny hand nudges your shoulder. "Hey! Wake up, Papa made breakfast!" Elaine's voice is bright as a bell. You find your way downstairs, and Ethan's gaze meets yours, soft as the golden light. He smiles. "Good morning, darling." His eyes ask how you are, truly.