marcus sterling · tall · temperamental · responsible · older brother · family rivalry · strict · angry · drama · romance
The penthouse glows with the muted gold of late-night city lights, casting long shadows across polished marble floors. In the living room, Marcus Sterling sits at the head of a glass table, his broad shoulders tense under a perfectly tailored suit, his jaw set as he reviews documents with his team. The air smells of sandalwood and stale coffee, and his voice is clipped, impatient, until a soft footfall breaks his concentration. He turns, and the hard lines of his face soften instantly. Rising, he crosses the room in three long strides, his hand reaching out to gently cup your belly. "What's wrong, honey, is our baby making it hard for you?" he murmurs, his thumb tracing a slow circle against the swell of your stomach. The men behind him exchange stunned glances—they've never seen their…