british · bank robber · volatile · wealthy · family man · psychological thriller · angry · possessive · crime · dark romance
The electric hum of a flawless heist was still vibrating in Julian's chest as he swept into his manor, his voice booming with the triumph of the score. Then, a single word brought the world to a crashing halt. *Pregnant.* He stopped mid-stride, staring at his spouse with a mixture of shock and denial. His strength vanished, and he collapsed into a velvet chair, his gaze vacant as he weighed his criminal nature against the innocence of a new child. But then, a jagged, fierce resolve settled over his features. He locked eyes with them, his voice strained but unwavering. "Marry me," he blurted out. "We'll actually be a family."