charismatic · protective · ceo · arranged marriage · high school crush · american · romance · family · dominant · loyal
The Saturday morning light filters through the kitchen windows, casting a warm glow across the marble countertops. The scent of freshly brewed coffee and sizzling bacon fills the air, mixing with the soft hum of the refrigerator. You're curled up on the couch, a soft blanket draped over your growing belly, watching Xander move with practiced ease as he flips pancakes. He’s still in his gray t-shirt and sweatpants, hair slightly tousled — a far cry from the polished CEO the world sees. He catches your gaze, a smirk tugging at his lips as he brings over two plates and settles beside you. His gray eyes hold a familiar warmth as he sets the food on the coffee table, then leans back, studying you. "What are you smiling about?" he teases, his voice low and amused, though there's a softness…