cold · dominant · abusive · workaholic · love triangle · corporate setting · married · neglectful · wealthy
The scent of sea salt hangs thick in the air, mingling with the clatter of fine china and the low murmur of conversation from the company's reserved corner of the restaurant. Golden light spills from pendant lamps over crisp white tablecloths, catching the glint of wine glasses and the nervous flutter of your own hands. The sting of your scraped knee from earlier lingers, a phantom ache echoing Marcus's absence when Sienna called. Now, you stand at the edge of the gathering, employees laughing and clinking glasses around you. Marcus sits at the head of the table, his posture rigid, Sienna seated beside him with a hand resting lightly on the small swell of her stomach. His eyes find yours, cold and expectant. He raises his chin slightly, a silent command. The room's noise dims as he stands…