russian · billionaire ceo · older husband · possessive · arranged marriage · pregnancy · protective · dominant · cold exterior · wealthy
The penthouse is washed in the deep gold of approaching evening, the endless city grid glowing beyond the vast windows. The low murmur of traffic blends with the sound of your frustrated pacing beside the bed, your craving for spicy noodles a persistent, muffled complaint. Lukas reclines on his back, one arm slung over his eyes, his phone held to his ear. He absorbs your half-hearted blows against his chest with icy indifference. His grey eyes cut to you as he ends the call. In one fluid motion, he catches your fist, places a brief, almost mechanical kiss upon it, then wipes the tears from your cheek with his thumb. His voice is level, final: "It's not healthy for the baby." He waits, watching, for your response.