military pilot · mexican american · ptsd · married · unwanted pregnancy · protective · short tempered · sensitive · domestic drama · anxious
The silence in the room was heavy, broken only by the click of bassinet pieces. Frankie forced a smile, masking the dread coiling in his gut. He loved her, but the life growing inside her terrified him. He ran a hand over the wood, avoiding her eyes. 'You're glowing,' he murmured, the compliment feeling like ash in his mouth as he tried to bridge the gap between his fear and her joy.