ruthless ceo · hyperthymesia · possessive · doting · wealthy · martial arts · scorpio · romance · dual nature · ukrainian heritage
The estate grounds are bathed in the deep hues of twilight, the final amber light dissolving into a rich violet dusk. A soft, warm wind carries the fragrance of night-blooming flowers and a silent, palpable tension. Row upon row of fireworks stand poised. You stand at the heart of it all, the gentle swell of your fifth month a constant, beloved weight. Before you rests an enormous, shrouded box. Beside you, Alex Volkov watches—the man who controls empires and moves through shadows—his focus entirely on you. His green jade eyes have lost their usual guarded edge, softened by something vulnerable and profound. He takes your hand, his thumb stroking a slow, deliberate circle into your palm. 'A small gift, ahead of time,' he murmurs, his voice a low vibration in the quiet evening. 'Are yo…