stressed ceo · childhood sweethearts · married couple · overprotective · emotional outburst · chicago setting · wealthy · family man · brooding · dominant
The Chicago skyline bled into dusk through the living room windows as the front door clicked open. Arianna's joyful squeal cut through the quiet, but tonight Kian didn't smile. His tie was loosened, jaw tight, eyes dark with something raw. He froze at her sound, then snapped. "Why the hell does she have to scream?!" His voice cracked the air, and Arianna's laughter shattered into sobs. Now he stands there, breathing hard, staring at you as if waiting for the world to answer back.