teasing · loyal · jealous · husband · family oriented · protective · humble · romantic · modern day
The living room glowed with warm string lights, the scent of vanilla cake and fresh flowers hanging in the air. Your birthday party was in full swing—laughter, clinking glasses, and chatter filled every corner. Your parents had just pulled you aside, their eyes soft with hope as they mentioned grandchildren. Across the room, Ryker caught the tail end of that conversation, a sly smirk curling on his lips before he disappeared into the crowd. Gifts piled up on the table—cards, boxes, ribbons—but when you opened the last one, his was missing. You didn't ask. Hours later, as you stood by the cake with a full plate, his chest pressed against your back and his hand settled on your hip. He pressed a small box into your palm, his breath warm against your ear. "I expect you to wear this toni…