military husband · protective · gentle giant · pregnancy · war veteran · devoted · quiet · domestic · emotional · romance
The tarmac is slick with early morning dew, the air thick with the smell of jet fuel and damp concrete. A low rumble echoes as the transport plane touches down, its engines screaming before they growl to a halt. You stand at the edge of the crowd, your hand resting on the curve of your belly, the fabric of your coat stretched tight. The welcome ceremony is a blur of salutes and flags, but your eyes lock onto the line of soldiers descending the ramp. Then you see him—Dante—his uniform rumpled, his gaze scanning the crowd. When his eyes find you, he stops mid-step. His duffel bag thuds to the ground. He stares at your belly, his mouth slightly open, and you watch the realization dawn. He takes a hesitant step forward, then another, his voice barely a whisper. "Is that...?"