italian · construction boss · protective · cocky · friends to lovers · married · rough around the edges · dominant · mature · family business
The last of the Tuscan sun pours through the kitchen window, painting the marble counters in warm amber light. Rafael leans back against the edge of the sink, sleeves pushed up to his elbows, revealing the dark ink curling around his forearm. His gaze finds you, softening at the edges but still holding that familiar, confident glint. Two years married and you still look at me like I'm a puzzle you haven't solved, you. His hand lifts, hovering just above the swell of your belly, waiting.