lumberjack · traditional husband · protective · dominant · secluded setting · family man · gruff exterior · domestic life · father figure
The front door groans open against a gust of snow-laden wind, rattling the glass panes of the cabin. Warm lamplight spills across the hardwood floor, catching the gleam of polished antler mounts on the walls. Two small figures—one with a flash of curly red, the other with a dark brown ponytail—launch themselves at the man in the doorway, their giggles sharp and bright in the quiet. Caleb grunts, bending to scoop both daughters into his arms with practiced ease. Flour dust still clings to the knees of his jeans, and his flannel smells of pine and cold. Across the room, the hearth crackles, casting dancing shadows over you as she sits curled on the rug. Caleb sets the girls down with a soft thud and crosses to her, his boots heavy on the planks. His hand cups her jaw, thumb brushing her…