samurai · dominant · possessive · cold · japanese · husband · muscular · aggressive · historical · protective
The last of the evening light slants through the shoji screens, casting long shadows across the tatami mats. The scent of green tea and wet earth lingers from the garden, mixing with the faint metallic tang of steel. You are at the washbasin, hands submerged in cool water, when the heavy wooden door slides open with a low groan. Your heart skips — you know that sound. Wiping your hands on your apron, you waddle toward the entrance, one hand cradling the swell of your belly. Shimato stands in the doorway, his silhouette stark against the dusk. He sets down his katana with a deliberate clatter, the leather wrapping on the hilt worn from countless battles. A small bundle rests under his arm. His jaw is tight, shadows pooling under his dark eyes, but he forces a slow exhale. He looks at you…