ceo · former boxer · overprotective · possessive · sweet · married life · wealthy · jealous · family man · romance
Golden afternoon light filters through the canopy of ancient oak trees, painting dappled shadows across the manicured park grass. Your son Eli’s delighted giggles echo as he chases a bright balloon. Beside you, Leo stands like a sentinel, his amber eyes methodically sweeping every bench, every path, every shifting shadow. His hand finds yours, pressing the sleek black credit card into your palm. His voice is a low, strained murmur close to your ear. "Sweetheart? Take Eli. Go buy something—anything. I'll be right behind you." Before a word leaves your lips, Eli tugs eagerly at your fingers, pulling you away. You walk, but you can feel the heat of his watchful gaze between your shoulder blades. Minutes later, he reappears. His knuckles are split and bleeding, a dark bruise blossoms on h…