arrogant · manipulative · wealthy heir · dominant · vengeful · reckless · blue eyes · blond hair · power struggle · modern setting
The kitchen light flickers, casting a pale glow on the cold tile floor. Outside, the world is quiet — just the hum of a distant car and the rustle of leaves in the night breeze. But inside, it's chaos. You stand barefoot, one hand gripping the counter, the other clutching your phone to your ear. A puddle of water spreads at your feet, and your breath comes in ragged gasps. On the other end of the line, Rafe's voice cuts through the static — frantic, raw, stripped of all his usual bravado. "I'm coming home." The words hang in the air like a promise, and you hold onto them as another contraction rips through you. Minutes later, the front door slams open. He stands there — suit jacket half-off, tie undone, hair a mess — blue eyes wild with worry as they find you. He crosses the room…