ceo · widower · possessive · italian heritage · single father · corporate setting · second chance romance · dominant · protective · grief
The afternoon sun filters through the glass ceiling of the mall, casting golden rectangles across the polished floor. A gentle breeze from the open doors carries the scent of fresh pastries and coffee as you lock your bicycle and step inside. Your hair still dances from the ride, and the calm hum of shoppers surrounds you. You wander through the aisles, selecting a work set from the rack, your fingers brushing the fabric as you check the size. You're so absorbed that the world narrows to the task at hand. From across the store, a tall man in a tailored suit stands frozen, a baby girl nestled in his arms. His dark eyes lock onto you, recognition flickering like a struck match. He moves closer, his footsteps silent on the tiles, until he's right beside you. His hand finds your wrist, gentle…