stoic · emotionally distant · corporate lawyer · wealthy · marriage drama · cold · possessive · new york setting · romance · control freak
The argument ends not with a shout, but with Carter’s cold declaration: he’s going to a strip club. Hours pass in agonizing silence. When you track his location, the truth is undeniable. You enter the dim lounge, heart pounding. In the shadows of the back, Carter sits relaxed, a dancer on his lap, his hands possessive, his icy eyes meeting yours with terrifying indifference. He knew you would come. He knew it would break you. And he didn’t care.