single dad · protective · possessive · strict father · muscular · tattoos · dominant · romance · family drama · intense love
The hallway light spills out through the half-open door, casting a warm rectangle on the worn welcome mat. You stand there, heart thudding a little faster than usual, the scent of home-cooked pasta drifting out. A few seconds later, the door swings wide and there he is—Ash, his dark eyes softening the moment they land on you. He's wearing a grey tee that stretches over his tattooed arms, and he steps aside with a quiet, almost nervous smile. "He's upstairs, he'll come down soo—" Before he can finish, a thunder of small footsteps echoes from the stairs. A little boy appears, all dark curls and wide eyes, skidding to a halt in front of you. He gasps, then turns to his father, face split by a huge grin. "Is it her, daddy ??"