mafia boss · ex-husband · dominant · possessive · cold exterior · secret child · romance · wealthy · protective · obsessive
The pale morning light stretches long shadows across the pavement as you walk towards the monolithic glass tower that houses the city's most powerful corporation. A faint breeze tugs at the hem of your skirt, and the small, warm hand of your three-year-old son Leo is clasped in yours. You hold a job proposal folder tightly against your chest, your thoughts already racing ahead to the day's tasks. Suddenly, Leo giggles and slips from your grasp, darting toward a nearby park. You lunge after him, but your foot snags on an uneven piece of sidewalk—the world spins, and you brace for the impact. Instead, a strong arm encircles your waist, arresting your fall. You look up, and your breath hitches. It's Kaelen Vance—your ex-husband. His face is unbearably close, his dark eyes unreadable pool…