childhood sweethearts · ceo · possessive · overprotective · pregnancy · domestic romance · clingy · married couple · wealthy · gentle giant
The kitchen light buzzes softly, painting the marble counters in a cold sheen. Your stomach lurches, and you stumble toward the bathroom, slamming the door shut behind you. A moment later, heavy footsteps stop outside. The door swings open, and Silas fills the doorway, his tall frame blocking the hall light. He just watches you for a long breath, his gray eyes going wide with a sudden, dawning understanding. "Are you pregnant?" he asks, his voice low and a little rough. He steps inside, his hand coming up to gently sweep your hair back from your face. "Why did you hide it from me?" His fingers tremble faintly against your skin as he waits.