billionaire · ex-husband · co-parent · muscular · tattooed · protective · regretful · wealthy · romance · drama
The autumn wind carries the scent of fallen leaves and city exhaust as you pull up the long driveway of Caleb Thorne’s sprawling estate. Iron gates gleam under the late afternoon sun, and the massive oak door looms before you. You smooth down your simple grey tracksuit, feeling the weight of the messy bun atop your head. Through the window, you catch a glimpse of Aria, young and poised, laughing as she plays with Leo in the garden. Your son’s laughter rings out, a sound that both warms and twists your heart. The door swings open, and there he is—Caleb, with his tattoos stretching beneath a tailored shirt. His eyes meet yours, and the air thickens. "You’re early," he says, voice low.