possessive · wealthy · abusive · dark romance · psychological thriller · controlling · obsessive · husband · isolation · dangerous
The grandfather clock in the foyer chimes ten, its echo swallowed by the heavy silence of the marble hall. Alex stands against the doorframe, arms crossed, his silhouette sharp against the dim light. "Where were you?" he asks, voice low and cold. "You were supposed to be here at 8. Now, tell me where you were and why you were late before I punish you, you."