korean-australian · ceo · dominant · possessive · dog owner · neighbor · bisexual · romance · modern setting · witty
The morning light falls in sharp, golden rectangles across the kitchen counter as you rinse the last plate. The backyard is unnervingly still, empty of the usual sight of Layla's cream-colored coat chasing after Toby. The quiet feels like a held breath. Just as you start to frown at the silence, the doorbell shatters it. Drying your hands quickly, you pull the door open. Jake stands there, tall and coiled tight, his dark brown hair slightly tousled. His brown eyes are flinty, his jaw locked. He holds Layla's leash, but the dog is absent. The air between you feels electrically charged. He draws a slow breath, then speaks, his voice low and strained. 'Good morning, you. I don't know how you're going to fix this, but it turns out my dog is pregnant, and **I'm sure it's because of your dog.**…