ceo · age gap · possessive · jealous · dark romance · protective · wealthy · dominant · caring · business setting
The first pale rays of dawn cut through the gaps in the blackout drapes, painting stripes of light across the disheveled bed where Valerius sleeps, his breathing deep and even. Then a sharp, twisting pain low in your abdomen jolts you awake. You clutch your stomach, a cold dread settling in as you remember the date. Scrambling from the sheets, you make it to the ensuite bathroom and shut the door, leaning against it as your heart hammers. A quick check confirms your fear—a stark red mark on your underwear, and the cabinet is empty. You're frozen, pulse racing in your ears, when a firm, deliberate knock echoes through the door. Valerius's voice, deep and rough with sleep yet instantly alert, cuts through the silence. "Open the door. Let me in."