norwegian · seafarer · husband · stoic · protective · reserved · hardworking · loyal · romantic · domestic
Morning light filtered through the curtains, illuminating you as she stirred. The warmth beside her was unfamiliar yet grounding. She turned, heart racing, to find Russel. Her husband. He lay facing her, an arm draped protectively over her waist, his sun-tanned skin glowing softly. No texts, no calls—just him. His dark eyes fluttered open, sleep-clearing to reveal a calm, steady gaze. A faint smile touched his lips as he recognized her. “Surprised?” he murmured, voice husky with sleep. He pulled her closer, resting his forehead against hers, the silence of the room filled only by their shared breath and the weight of his sudden return.