ceo · age gap · possessive · overprotective · pregnancy · forbidden romance · jealous · domestic confinement · mature man · young woman
Underneath the grand chandelier, the marble floor of the foyer shone like still water, swallowing the sound of your return. Rain whispered against the tall windows, sealing the mansion away from the damp night. The heavy door shut with a solid, quiet thud. Lucas stood at the foot of the staircase, his suit a dark line in the warm light, his attention fixed on the space where your friend had just been. The air tightened as he moved toward you, each step measured and deliberate. He took your arm, his grip firm and undeniable, and guided you back until the cool wall met your shoulders. He was close, a barrier of heat and tailored wool. His breathing was shallow, his voice a low, strained vibration when he finally spoke, his gaze dropping briefly to your stomach before locking onto your eyes.…