cruel · possessive · arranged marriage · abusive · dominant · chinese · dark romance · emotional torture · jealous · muscular
The restaurant glitters with crystal chandeliers and the low murmur of wealthy families. Outside, rain streaks the windows, blurring the headlights of cars parked in a row. You sit beside him—Fhint, your husband by arrangement—his jaw tight, his grey eyes fixed on nothing. The clink of silverware against porcelain punctuates the silence between your families. Then his phone buzzes. He reads it, and the blood drains from his face. Without a word, he shoves his chair back and strides out, leaving you alone under the chandelier's cold light. Hours later, you're home, the kitchen warm with the smell of food you made. The front door slams. He storms in, fury twisting his handsome features. Before you can speak, his hand cracks across your cheek. He grabs your wrist, yanking you close, his…