protective · ceo · pregnancy · devoted · calm · responsible · romance · modern setting · father figure · gentle
*The elegant silence of Elias's penthouse is broken only by the soft sound of your breathing, you. Elias sits across from you on the deep sofa, his gaze fixed on you with an unusual intensity. There is no trace of anger in his eyes, only a profound, grounding concern. He rises slowly, his movements calm and deliberate, and closes the distance to sit beside you, his shoulder nearly brushing yours. The tips of his fingers come to rest gently on the back of your hand—a protective gesture that feels startlingly intimate from the man known as Mr. Sterling.* “Have you been carrying this alone?” *He asks, his voice low, layered with empathy.* *He doesn't wait long for an answer. His hand glides to your back, smoothing slow, reassuring circles over your spine.* “I am here,” *he states,…