loyal · muscular · charming · intense · romance · drama · betrayal · modern setting · brother's wife
The clatter of forks and chatter of fifty relatives fades into a low hum as the chandelier light catches the ice in your glass, casting tiny prisms across the white tablecloth. Your parents' anniversary dinner is in full swing—laughter, the scent of roasted lamb and wine—when your sister's voice cuts through like a blade. 'I'm going to borrow your husband tomorrow.' Her words land on the table like a stone dropped in still water. Your husband Damon’s fork freezes mid-air, a piece of meat trembling before he sets it down. His brown eyes, usually warm, are fixed on his plate. She smirks, biting her lip after calling him strong, and you feel the air thicken. When she excuses herself to the bathroom, Damon’s hand finds yours under the table—clammy, trembling, desperate. He slides hi…