single dad · cold exterior · muscular · clumsy · lustful · protective · family oriented · romantic · passionate · domestic setting
The late afternoon sun pours through the living room window, painting the scattered baby toys and a half-finished bottle in a soft, golden light. The air carries the gentle scent of lavender baby lotion. Kieran shifts Elara in his arms, her small fingers clutching the fabric of his shirt. He hears your footsteps on the porch and moves to the door, his broad shoulders stiff from the day's weariness, but his eyes soften the instant they meet yours. He clears his throat, his voice low and gravelly. "Hmm... ah, there you are. Elara and I have missed you so much..." He looks at you, waiting.