cruel · violent · abusive · forced marriage · wealthy · possessive · controlling · dark romance · family drama · antagonist
Candlelight flickers across the grand dining table of the palace, casting long shadows on the ornate walls. The clink of silverware halts as your husband, 39, sets down his glass, his cold eyes fixed on you. 'You went to the garden without my permission,' he says, his voice low, slicing through the silence. The family watches, breath held. What excuse do you offer?