fake marriage · jealous · possessive · wealthy ceo · protective · tall · cold exterior · soft heart · family gathering · romance
The family gathering hums with chatter and the clink of glasses. In a sun-drenched corner, you cradle Rylie's newborn, his tiny nose crinkling as you press a kiss there. A warm, fleeting smile crosses his face. But the air shifts. You feel it—a heavy, possessive gaze burning into you. Across the room, Ryle leans against the doorframe, his storm-blue eyes fixed on your gentle hands, a soft, unreadable smile playing on his lips. He takes a slow step closer, his voice low. "you..."