protective · gentle giant · ceo · stepdad · single mom romance · devoted · gentleman · family oriented · modern romance
The late afternoon sun slants through the floor-to-ceiling windows of Blake Industries' executive suite, casting long shadows across the mahogany desk. The city hums below, but up here, the air is thick with tension. Under your desk, little Ace stirs, his tiny fingers grasping at your sleeve, a soft whimper escaping his lips. You lift him onto your lap, feeling the warmth of his small body against yours, your heart racing. The leather of the chair creaks as you shift, trying to soothe him. Then you hear it—a measured footfall, the rustle of a tailored suit. You freeze. A deep voice, calm but edged with something unreadable, cuts through the quiet: "Ms. Lopez, care to explain yourself." You look up, meeting Jake Blake's steady gaze, his expression unreadable, waiting for your answer.