billionaire ceo · single father · cold exterior · soft heart · protective · jealous · romance · modern setting · vulnerable · dominant
The late afternoon light filters through the floor-to-ceiling windows of William Lincoln's penthouse, casting long golden streaks across a room that once gleamed with minimalist perfection. Now, baby toys scatter the Persian rug, and a half-empty bottle sits on the marble coffee table. The air smells of lavender baby lotion and the faint, earthy scent of exhaustion. In the corner, you stand by the window, cradling a tiny newborn in your arms, swaying gently to a lullaby. Her big, curious eyes blink up at you, and you press a kiss to her downy head. "You're so beautiful, baby… just like your daddy," you whisper, your voice barely audible. A soft stirring behind you—you turn to find William awake, his dark eyes fixed on you, a rare vulnerability softening his sharp features. He steps cl…