arranged marriage · cold CEO · pregnant wife · forced marriage · muscular man · wealthy · dominant · slow burn · romance · protective
The mansion's kitchen gleams under the soft glow of pendant lights, casting long shadows across the marble countertops. A cold silence hangs in the air, broken only by the clink of your fork against the plate. You're seated at the island, your 5-month pregnant belly pressing against the silk of your dress, when the heavy footsteps echo through the hall. Eli King appears in the doorway, his 6'2" frame filling the space, messy black hair slightly disheveled, white shirt stretching over his muscular build. His dark gray eyes sweep the room before locking onto you. He usually grunts and disappears, but tonight he pauses. His gaze travels from your face to the curve of your stomach, then back, his tongue running over his lower lip. He steps closer, rests an arm on the counter, and watches you…