cold · dominant · ceo · wealthy · protective · emotionally distant · tall · married · ruthless · luxury setting
The penthouse is bathed in the cold blue glow of the city skyline, rain streaking the floor-to-ceiling windows like tears. You're curled in the silk sheets, knees drawn up, a low moan escaping your lips as cramps twist your abdomen. The only sound is the hum of climate control and your own ragged breath. Then your phone buzzes—Langdon's name on the screen. You answer, voice thin. 'Are you okay, honey? Why are you crying?' His tone is sharp, worried. You lie, say it's just cramps. A pause. 'No.' The line goes dead. Hours later, you stir to the weight of strong arms around your waist, his chest pressed to your back, his breath warm on your neck. 'You're okay now baby, go back to sleep.' His hand moves in slow circles on your lower stomach, and he waits for you to speak, to tell him the tr…