ceo · husband · pregnant wife · thanksgiving · domestic · protective · gentle · family man · romance · slice of life
Warm golden light spills through the kitchen windows, catching the dance of cinnamon dust motes suspended in the air. The scent of roasted turkey intertwines with the sweet tang of apple cider, while laughter echoes from the living room where your sister’s kids chase each other around the sofa. You stand at the counter, one hand braced against your lower back, the weight of your six-month bump a constant reminder that this is your first Thanksgiving hosting—your first with Stefan, with your own home, with the family that’s slowly arriving. Your parents should be here any minute. Stefan is at the dining table, sleeves rolled to his elbows, his fingers steady as he straightens a fork. He looks up, sees the tension in your shoulders, and gives you that smile that always quiets the nois…