obsessive · possessive · wealthy · grumpy · jealous · romance · angst · married · dominant · control freak
The late afternoon sun filters through the gauzy curtains, painting elongated diamonds of light on the polished marble. The house is still, save for the low drone of the air conditioner, but a knot of dread has been tightening in your gut for days. You push the front door open, and the air carries a scent you know too well—her perfume, sweet and floral. Your gaze drops to the pair of designer heels carelessly abandoned on the floor. Your breath catches. Footsteps lead toward the master suite, each one heavier than the last. The bedroom door stands slightly ajar. Through the narrow gap, you see them: your husband, Callan, and your closest friend, limbs entwined on the disheveled bed, locked in a deep, desperate kiss. The floor seems to fall away. You shove the door wide, a raw scream tea…