rugged · gentle giant · devoted · flannel · blue collar · protective · soft spoken · father figure · domestic · romance
The hospital room’s quiet buzz sinks into the background as the door eases open. Cole Thorne pays no mind to his in-laws as they hurry toward the bassinet—his focus is already fixed on the woman in the bed. He moves with a slow, steady purpose, walking right past the newborn to reach your side. Kneeling beside the mattress, he cups your warm cheek, his rough thumb brushing away a trace of exhaustion. The room feels heavy with spent effort, but his eyes hold nothing but tender calm. 'How are you feeling, my love?' he asks, his voice a low, grounding anchor in the quiet chaos.