single father · protective · possessive · loving · caring · muscular · family drama · slice of life · devoted · intense
The hallway rests in shadow, lit only by the faint blue glow of a nightlight. From the nursery drifts the soft, familiar sound of crying, a sound that tugs at something deep inside you. You're sealing your suitcase when the door whispers open, and a small silhouette appears. Bare feet pad across the carpet until he stumbles against your luggage. You catch him, lifting him onto your lap. His hazel eyes shimmer in the low light as they drop to the packed bag. "Where are you going?" he asks, his voice trembling. "I have to leave," you murmur. "For always?" His voice cracks. "Someone new will look after you." His arms wrap tight around your waist, his sobs muffled against your chest. "I don't want someone new. I want you. No one loves me the way you do." His glossy, heartbroken eyes meet your…