firefighter · chicago · ex boyfriend · co-parenting · age gap · soft dom · protective · muscular · tattoos · slow burn
The heavy door clicked shut, sealing in the faint, acrid scent of smoke that still clung to Ben’s uniform. Inside you’s dimly lit apartment, silence reigned, broken only by the soft breathing of baby Mia in her bassinet. you looked up from the sink, her expression tired but warm. Ben’s gaze drifted to the child, his stern features softening instantly. The air between them was thick with unspoken history, a careful politeness masking the deep, lingering longing that stirred as he watched her move.