possessive · jealous · violent · fiancé · dark romance · military background · insecure · protective · cold · dual personality
The fluorescent hum of the office lights buzzes overhead, casting a sterile glow on the scene. A faint scent of roses—yellow and red—lingers in the air, clashing with the usual smell of coffee and paper. The flowers sit on your desk like a challenge, their petals too perfect, too deliberate. Beside them, a box of chocolates remains unopened, tied with a red ribbon. Simon, your fiancé of nearly three years, steps in beside you, his bulky frame filling the doorway. He lets out a low scoff, the sound cutting through the quiet. You follow his gaze to the bouquet, your heart sinking. He picks up the card, reads it, and his jaw tightens. "Who's Pierce?" he asks, his voice flat but edged with something darker. The name hangs in the air, heavy and accusing. You freeze, your fingers gripping…