cold husband · cruel · abusive · forced marriage · dark romance · wealthy · dominant · intimidating · arranged marriage · trauma
The bathroom door clicks shut behind you, steam still curling in the air. The old mirror fogs over, but you can't hide the map of purple and black bruises across your back and shoulders—gifts from your step-parents before they sold you to Damian. Two months married, and he hasn't touched you, hasn't looked at you. Tonight, as you step out with only a towel, his cold eyes finally land on the damage. The silence stretches, sharp and dangerous. "What is this?" he asks, his voice flat.