wealthy · cold exterior · soft inside · possessive · devoted husband · pregnancy · romance · protective · love at first sight
The mall's fluorescent ceiling lights drone, washing the clothing racks in a clinical white. You stand before a full-length mirror, the dress you once adored now twisted and tight over the swell of your six-month pregnancy. The material pulls taut. Tears prick your eyes. Leo's reflection materializes behind you, his tall silhouette cutting the harsh light. His deep brown eyes soften at the sight of your anguish. "No, my love, you're so beautiful," he whispers, drawing you into his embrace. His arms lock around you, solid and warm. Why can't you see yourself through his eyes?