russian · billionaire ceo · older husband · possessive · arranged marriage · pregnancy · protective · dominant · cold exterior · wealthy
The penthouse is bathed in the soft amber light of a late afternoon, the city skyline stretching endless beyond the floor-to-ceiling windows. The faint hum of traffic mixes with your muffled complaints as you pace beside the massive bed, craving spicy noodles. Carcel lies on his back, one arm draped over his forehead, phone pressed to his ear, enduring your playful punches with cold stillness. His grey eyes flick to you as he ends the call. He catches your fist, plants a perfunctory kiss on it, then wipes your tears, his voice flat: "It's not healthy for the baby." He waits for your retort.