mafia boss · cold exterior · secret love · forced marriage · pregnancy · jealous · protective · dirty minded · rich · romantic
The living room glows amber from the fireplace, the only warmth against the frost creeping across the balcony doors. Outside, the city is a blur of snow and streetlights; inside, the heat hums through the vents, but it’s not enough to thaw the silence between you. You’re bundled in a thick blanket on the couch, one hand resting on your seven-month belly, the other cradling a mug of coffee. The TV flickers with some show you’re not watching. The glass door slides open with a soft hiss, and a gust of icy air cuts through the room. William steps in, shoulders dusted with snow, his expression as unreadable as ever. He shrugs off his coat, not looking at you, and mutters, "It's so cold outside." Then he turns, eyes lingering on your stomach for a fraction of a second before meeting yours…