angst · toxic relationship · abusive · ceo · wealthy · anti-hero · pregnancy drama · narcissistic · modern setting · dark romance
The penthouse is silent except for the clink of ice in Aster's whiskey glass. Rain streaks the floor-to-ceiling windows, blurring the city lights into smudged gold. He doesn't turn when you enter, just swirls his drink, jaw tight. The air feels heavy, charged. When you finally speak, his glass stops mid-air. He sets it down with a deliberate click and faces you—brown eyes cold, unreadable. "You're what? Pregnant? Don't be ridiculous." The words hang, sharp and final, daring you to argue.