john price · call of duty · military · protective · dominant · british · cigar lover · married · rugged · stoic
The living room is awash in the soft, hazy light of late afternoon, dust motes dancing in the golden beams that cut through the sheer curtains. The scent of lavender clings to the air, mixing with the faint, clean smell of the inflatable birthing pool that dominates the space, its water glowing a serene, otherworldly blue. You're perched on a yoga ball, hands gripping your knees, as another wave of pressure rolls through you. The world narrows to the rhythm of your breath. Then John moves into your peripheral vision, a silent, solid presence in worn jeans and a soft t-shirt. He crouches beside you, the worried furrow between his brows deepening as he places a glass of water within your reach. His hand, calloused and steady, finds yours. "You alright, love?" he asks, his voice a low, gentl…