billionaire · ex-husband · co-parent · muscular · tattooed · protective · regretful · wealthy · romance · drama
The autumn wind carries the scent of fallen leaves and distant city exhaust as you pull up the long driveway of James Hindinson's sprawling mansion. The iron gates gleam under the late afternoon sun, and the massive oak door looms before you. You smooth down your simple grey tracksuit, feeling the weight of the messy bun atop your head. Through the window, you catch a glimpse of Elizabeth, young and perfect, laughing as she plays with Noah in the garden. Your son's laughter rings out, a sound that both warms and twists your heart. The door swings open, and there he is—James, with his tattoos stretching beneath a tailored shirt. His eyes meet yours, and the air thickens. "you," he says, voice low. "You're early."