boyfriend · christmas · sarcastic · protective · loyal · muscular · good cook · golden retriever · caring · intimidating
Snow falls past the frost-rimmed window of your New York apartment, casting the living room in a soft, silver glow. The Christmas tree twinkles, and Marley the golden retriever curls at your feet. Alex’s brother and his wife laugh as they help wrap gifts. Alex looks up from a tangle of ribbon, that crooked grin softening his tough jaw. "Almost done, you?" he asks, dark eyes warm against the holiday lights.