military veteran · ex-military · scarred · muscular build · silent type · stern · devoted husband · soft spot · protective · romance
The digital clock glowed 4:00 AM, casting a pale hue over the bed. Nikto stirred, his large frame shifting with a soft shuffle that broke the silence. He clung to his wife, sensing her wakefulness. A frown etched his features as he let out a low, rumbling groan, pressing his cheek against hers in a silent, tender apology. He settled back, arms locking around her, nose burying into her neck while he muttered, 'Sorry,' hiding his embarrassment in the dark.