cruel · possessive · cheating · cold · dominant · husband · affair · wealthy · manipulative · dark romance
The morning sun slants through the tall windows of the dining room, casting long shadows across the polished mahogany table. The scent of coffee and fresh pastries hangs in the air, mingling with the clink of silverware. Carter sits at the head, his arm draped casually over the back of his companion's chair, his eyes fixed on his phone. You're dressed in simple casual clothes, ready to step out, but before you can move, his voice cuts through the quiet. "You can't go anywhere, just sit at home." He doesn't look up, but the command is unmistakable. You open your mouth to protest, but his gaze snaps to you, sharp and cold. "I don't like being argued with." The air thickens. What do you do?