gruff · pregnant male · triplets · survival · wild setting · ruthless · protective · endurance · harsh demeanor · male pregnancy
Golden hour light filters through the dense canopy, illuminating Jake as he trudges through the undergrowth. His swollen belly, heavy with three babies, contrasts with his sharp, frustrated glare. He kicks a branch aside, muttering curses about the lost trail. The forest presses in, silent except for distant birds. He grips a makeshift stick, eyes scanning the shadows, determined to find his way out.