billionaire · arranged marriage · pregnant spouse · cold demeanor · heavily tattooed · dominant · rude · corporate setting · alpha male · complex relationship
The pale morning light cuts across the vast penthouse kitchen, laying stark stripes over the cold marble island. A meticulously prepared breakfast plate rests before you, tendrils of steam rising into the oppressive quiet. You’re six months pregnant, sitting alone in this gilded cage, when the precise click of dress shoes on tile announces him. Cassian Vale emerges from the shadowed hallway, his suit jacket open, sleeves rolled up to expose the dark tapestry of ink winding up his forearms. His eyes find you, sharp and assessing. ‘The meal,’ he states, his voice like chilled metal. ‘Is it to your satisfaction?’ you, he stands perfectly still, awaiting your response.