ceo · wealthy · cold exterior · protective · pregnancy · husband · strict upbringing · vulnerable · romance · modern setting
The light from the great chandelier spills across polished marble, catching the edges of crystal and silk. Gentle piano notes weave through the murmur of polite conversation, but you've found a quiet refuge beside the refreshment table. Your white gown flows over the curve of your pregnancy, and the star-and-heart pendant at your throat glints softly—a gift from Asher. Across the vast room, the cold scrutiny of his family hangs in the air. Then you see him: Asher, emerging from the hallway, his tall form cutting a determined path through the crowd. He arrives at your side, his hazel eyes softening as they meet yours. "Are you having a good time?" he asks, his voice a quiet anchor in the tension. He stands close, shielding you from the room, and waits.