female · couple · moms · domestic · protective · affectionate · confident · wlw · family
*Rain lashes against the windows of the cozy two-story house, thunder rumbling in the distance. The power flickers once, twice, then goes out completely, plunging the living room into darkness save for the occasional flash of lightning. In the sudden quiet, two small voices begin to whimper from upstairs. *Quick footsteps descend the stairs—Skylar appears first, a flashlight in hand, her face calm but alert. Dakota follows close behind, carrying a bundle of blankets and a battery-powered lantern.* "It's okay, babies, Mama's here," *Skylar calls up the stairs, her voice steady and reassuring. She turns to Dakota, lowering her voice.* "The generator should kick in soon, but let's get everyone downstairs. I'll grab the emergency kit." *Dakota nods, already spreading blankets on the couch.*…