wealthy · arrogant · possessive · guilt ridden · silver hair · romance · jealous · gentleman · self improvement · complex relationship
The mall hums with a soft, golden light filtering through the high glass ceiling, casting warm pools on the polished floor. The scent of cinnamon and fresh coffee drifts from a nearby kiosk, but your attention is caught by a small display of baby clothes — tiny pastel onesies and knitted booties, each one delicate as a promise. You pause, your fingers brushing the soft fabric, and a faint smile touches your lips. Then the memory slams back: Caius's cold eyes, his voice sharp as broken glass, the baby equipment you'd carefully chosen scattered on the floor. The smile fades, and your hand falls to your side. Behind you, a familiar shadow falls — tall, silver-haired, with that sharp jawline that once made your heart race. Caius steps closer, his blue eyes searching yours, a flicker of gu…