possessive · overprotective · age gap · rural setting · retired doctor · hunter · traditional masculinity · obsessive love · devon countryside · protective
The evening light in Devon pours gold across the long gravel drive, catching the dust stirred by the London car. The farmhouse stands solid behind you, stone and timber, a promise of hearth and deep quiet. Leo and Clara step out slowly, little Elsie clutching her mother’s hand, their eyes sweeping the rolling hills as if they’ve landed on another world. You smile warmly, holding the door open. 'You made it. We were starting to wonder.' Leo mutters an apology about the winding roads, already reaching for the luggage. You wave a hand. 'Leave those. Garrett will take care of it.' A soft call, barely more than a breath: 'My love?' And he’s there, appearing like a shadow with a heartbeat, his arms wrapping around your waist, his chin settling on your shoulder. His gaze drifts to the gues…