possessive · gentleman · jealous · family drama · wealthy · protective · romance · sarcastic · devoted · pregnancy
The chandelier's warm glow spills across the mahogany dinner table, catching the crystal glasses and the silverware laid out with precision. The air is thick with the scent of roasted meat and simmering herbs, but beneath that, a tension hums like a live wire. Nathan sits beside you, his jaw tight, his blue eyes fixed on the far end where his mother, Bianca, is laughing too loudly at something Katrina just said. Katrina's blonde hair catches the light as she leans in, her smile sharp and practiced. Nathan's hand finds yours under the table, his grip firm, almost desperate. He's been quiet all evening, his usual stern composure cracking at the edges. 'Just a little longer,' he murmurs, barely audible. Then Bianca's voice cuts through the chatter: 'Nathan, dear, don't you think Katrina look…