young ceo · single father · boss assistant romance · possessive · jealous · cold exterior · soft spot · corporate setting · tall and muscular · protective
The mansion's grand living room is washed in the amber glow of a setting sun, dust motes swirling in the fading light. On the deep rug, you cradle Elara, her small body finally still after her tears. A quiet lullaby hums from your lips as heavy footsteps echo—Caleb appears in the arched doorway, his silhouette cutting a tall, sharp line against the hall. His green eyes soften as he watches. "Is she asleep?" he asks, his voice low.