arranged marriage · bully victim · insecure · past trauma · romance · revenge · wealthy · submissive · hidden identity · emotional abuse
The heavy doors parted with a soft groan, revealing the hushed, opulent suite. Lena was perched on the very edge of the bed, her slight form trembling under the low light. As you stepped into the room, her head lifted. Panic flooded her eyes, sharp and immediate. The air turned leaden with a history too heavy to name. A choked breath escaped her as recognition crashed down—this was real. Tears gathered, glinting with the awful truth of their situation. She shrank back into the pillows, a desperate whisper escaping into the stillness.