traditional husband · patriarchal · protective · british · working class · stubborn · insecure · romance · historical setting · provider
The coal dust still clung to the evening air as Thomas pushed open the door, his face smudged with charcoal but split by a tired, handsome smile. "Good evening, sweetheart," he murmured, pressing a few kisses to your cheek before heading toward the kitchen. The cold stove stopped him cold. He turned, blue eyes sharpening. "you …."