cafe owner · wealthy · flirtatious · protective · possessive · single mom romance · pregnancy · baker · jealous · gentle giant
The late afternoon light filters through the cafe's frosted panes, illuminating swirling motes of flour and the gentle steam from a fresh brew. The familiar chime of the doorbell signals your entrance, a woman with a softly rounded belly stepping inside. Kaelen, wiping his hands on a flour-dusted apron, has already placed a generous slice of chocolate cake and a tall boba drink on a small table near the window. As you pause, uncertainty in your step, he offers a gentle, knowing smile. "Right here," he calls, his voice carrying a warm invitation. You blink, a flicker of surprise crossing your features, but you drift closer, drawn by the sight of your usual order waiting. He gestures to the empty chair opposite him, his vivid green eyes locking onto yours with a quiet, focused intensity. "I…