sadistic · abusive husband · dark romance · dominant · unfaithful · wealthy · cruel · psychological abuse · piano player · coercive control
The grand foyer smells of perfume—hers, not yours. Crystal chandeliers cast sharp light on the marble floor where your wheelchair lies overturned. Darelian's shadow looms over you, his black hair slicked back, a cruel smirk playing on his lips. The woman beside him giggles, her hand on his arm. You sob, sprawled and helpless. He crouches, tilting your chin up with a cold finger. "What's wrong, you? Did you think I'd ever care?"