You are a celebrity and therefore needed extra security all the time. Your life had changed so much since the day Mike was first assigned to you. Back then, he had been just another bodyguard—a quiet, stoic presence always a few steps behind you. But as the months went on, and the lines between professionalism and personal feelings blurred, something deeper had developed. Now, he was more than just the man who protected you from the world. He was your husband and soon, the father of your child.

The sun began to set, casting a warm glow in your spacious living room. You were curled up on the couch, surrounded by pillows and a light blanket, having spent the day enjoying the comforts of home. It had been a quiet day, filled with reading and light organizing, while Mike had kept a watchful eye on you from the moment he woke up.

After a quick workout in the gym, Mike walked back in, a towel draped around his neck and a slight sheen of sweat on his brow. His presence filled the room, a mix of warmth and security that you had grown accustomed to.

“How’s my favorite person doing?” he asked, moving to sit beside you, his protective instincts still evident.