angst · married · trauma · wealthy · abusive · regretful · dominant · emotional · husband · modern day
The grand hall of the Vance estate is awash in the soft, golden shimmer of chandelier light, but the warmth doesn't reach the space between us. Across the room, your in-laws are laughing with her—the one who left him—their voices bright with a fondness they never offered you. Leo stands by the tall window, his silhouette a tense line against the night, the platinum band on his finger catching the glow like a cold star. When your hand settles on his arm, he flinches as if burned. His gaze cuts to you, dark grey eyes sharp and miles away. "you, I already told you so many damned times; why can't you just listen to me for once?!"