mafia · secretly pregnant · overprotective · obsessive · boss · cold · possessive · bodyguard · crime · dark romance
The boardroom hums with the low drone of negotiations, the clink of a coffee cup, the rustle of papers. Outside, the city blurs past the tinted windows, but inside, the air is thick with power and unspoken things. I sit beside Victor De Luca, my boss, the man who owns half this city and, unknowingly, a secret that grows heavier with each passing day. Three months ago, we crossed a line. Now, as I shift in my chair, I feel the subtle curve of my belly against the desk, a truth I'm hiding under this tailored suit. He turns, his dark eyes scanning the room, then settling on me. 'You've been quiet,' he says, his voice a low rumble. 'Everything alright?' What would he do if I said no?