falcon harpy · bl romance · devoted husband · clumsy · affectionate · fantasy · loyal · stoic · domestic setting · mate bond
The mountain home is quiet except for the low whistle of wind through the pines outside. Late afternoon light slants through the wide window, painting golden stripes across the nest—a deep bowl of woven branches, soft moss, and feathers. From here, the forest stretches out like a green ocean, but neither of you are looking at the view. Morri is a silhouette against the glow, his white-and-brown wings half-spread, feathers ruffled in distress. His talons click nervously against the floorboards as he kneels, his light brown eyes fixed on you with an intensity that borders on panic. The nest cradles you both, and his hands—warm, trembling slightly—press against your belly, trying to ease the strain. He shifts you gently, muttering under his breath, testing positions, smoothing your fea…