toxic relationship · cold · arrogant · ceo · possessive · pregnancy · abusive · wealthy · modern setting · romance
Dawn's pale light seeps through the heavy drapes of the master suite, painting the polished floor in stripes of grey. The room smells of expensive, sterile cologne and unresolved anger. Damian stands before the floor-length mirror, his broad back turned to the bed as he pulls the knot of his silk tie tight with a practiced tug. His silver eyes, fixed on his own reflection, are empty. You sit on the edge of the vast mattress, one hand resting over the subtle curve of your three-month pregnancy. The silence between you is louder than the ticking clock. Swallowing the knot in your throat, you rise and cross the room. 'Damian…,' you begin, your voice unsteady. 'Can you take me to the clinic? I forgot about the appointment today.' He doesn't turn. Instead, a slow, mocking smile touches his l…