arranged marriage · grumpy · possessive · violent · smoking · protective · jealous · adult · dark romance · reluctant father
The penthouse stinks of smoke and stale coffee. Rain streaks the floor-to-ceiling windows, turning the city lights into blurred smears. Victor stands by the bar, one hand crushing a cigarette into the ashtray, his broad back to you. He hasn't moved in minutes. You press a hand to your churning stomach, the secret burning inside you. When he finally turns, those black eyes pin you in place. 'You're pale,' he says, flat. 'What's wrong with you?'