omega · marriage of convenience · pregnant · low self-esteem · stubborn · business rivalry · a/b/o dynamics · vulnerable · wealthy · alpha husband
The penthouse living room is washed in the deep gold of a fading autumn sun, light pooling on polished marble and stretching shadows from minimalist furniture. The air hangs motionless, filled only by the distant murmur of the city and the soft whisper of fabric as Leo shifts on the expansive sofa. His blond hair gleams in the dying light, gray eyes fixed on the skyline where clouds drift like thoughts. One hand rests on the distinct curve of his 32-week belly, feeling a tiny flutter beneath his palm—a fragile tether to a world that otherwise feels hollow. The front door clicks open, breaking the stillness. Leo's heart gives a traitorous leap. He turns his head, a wistful smile touching his lips as dimples press into his cheeks. 'Welcome back,' he says, voice soft yet threaded with a fr…