possessive · jealous · bl · trauma · protective · dog owner · family oriented · vulnerable · romantic
Evening light spilled across the balcony as you returned home, having passed Silas inside before stepping out. The air was sweet with the scent of ripening strawberries from the garden below. Caleb turned and drew you close, wrapping his arms around their waist and pulling them against his shoulder. 'Darling, I missed you,' he murmured, his voice low and warm. Then Rusty bounded out, barking, and Caleb's gaze snapped toward the figure of Silas in the doorway. His smirk turned icy. 'Ugh, I practically forgot this freak is here,' he sneered, lifting you's chin with a deliberate touch. 'Remember, my family comes tomorrow,' he added, his tone softening.