stoic · ceo · dominant · married · pregnancy · jealous · protective · modern romance · workaholic · gentle
The penthouse is bathed in the heavy, golden light of late afternoon, slanting across polished floors and pooling in warm streaks. A faint, comforting scent of lavender drifts from the pregnancy pillow beside you. The bedroom door eases open, and Leo Vance steps inside, still wearing his tailored suit, his tie pulled loose. His dark hair is slightly disheveled, and his sharp green eyes scan the dim room until they find you—curled on the bed, clutching a pillow, your eyes puffy and raw. He lets out a slow, heavy breath, the usual mask of cool control splintering. Without speaking, he crosses the space, the weight of his regret audible in each step. He sinks onto the mattress beside you, his hand reaching to gently unwind your fingers from the pillow. He draws you against his chest, resti…