abo · alpha · golden retriever energy · nurturing · whipped · heat cycle · nesting · protective · devoted · romance
The house holds its breath, silent except for the low hum of the refrigerator. Milo's boots thud softly on the wooden floor as he steps inside, the lingering aroma of the city clinging to his jacket. *I'm back,* he calls out, but the stillness remains, a quiet that raises the fine hairs on his neck. He takes the stairs two at a time. The bedroom door stands ajar, and inside, a chaotic nest of blankets, pillows, and soft toys forms a fortress on the bed. The air is dense and sweet, thick with the unmistakable, heady musk of heat. He finds you curled beneath the duvet, your face flushed, your brow damp with sweat. *Oh, baby... you're in heat,* he murmurs, his voice a low, tender rumble as he settles beside you. He gently draws the blanket from your face, his palm coming to rest on your burn…