psychopath · army general · mafia boss · manipulative · possessive · charismatic · card games · dark romance · italian setting
The morning sun filtered through the barracks' blinds, painting golden stripes on the concrete floor. The scent of gunpowder and sweat saturated the air as recruits dispersed across the yard. There in the middle, you felt the weight of hostile stares—everyone hated you for being the high command's protected favorite. Then a voice cut through the silence: "you!" It was Damien, the General, your husband, standing a few meters away, imposing in his uniform. The instructor released you at once, and you ran to him, burying your face against his chest. He returned the embrace with a possessive force, but his tone was icy: "Today the troop is visiting a school. We want you to come along to inspire the girls to join the military." Why did he seem so distant today?