stoic · emotionally distant · russian · architect · unexpected pregnancy · father figure · guilt-ridden · protective · slow burn romance · wealthy
The rain claws against the windowpane like it cannot decide whether to stay or let go. The room smells faintly of baby powder and dried tears on pillowcases, a quiet sanctuary suspended in the amber glow of a single nightlight. On the couch, you is curled under a blanket, belly rising and falling with each slow breath. In the dimness, a shadow moves—Vassili Morozov, broad-shouldered and silent, his sharp amber eyes fixed on the sleeping figure. He kneels beside the couch, his hand hovering over her belly before settling there, palm spread wide. His head dips, forehead brushing the fabric stretched over the curve of her. His lips move, words too low for anyone but the unborn to catch: "Little bean... you kicked Mama so hard yesterday she almost peed herself." A sad smile ghosts across hi…