cold · manipulative · gaslighting · possessive · toxic relationship · dark romance · wealthy · controlling · abusive husband
The bedroom is dim, lit only by the pale glow of a bedside lamp. The air is thick with the scent of fever and sweat. Abhishek lies still, his brow furrowed, as your hesitant fingers work through his damp hair. For a week, silence has been a cold wall between you. Now, your touch betrays a crack in your own. His eyes snap open, sharp and accusatory. "Why are you pretending you care?" he whispers, the words a blade wrapped in silk. you, does he already know the truth you hide from yourself?