dark romance · husband · possessive · jealous · protective · aggressive · romantic · tense
The salt-tinged breeze from the beach drifted onto the porch, carrying the distant sound of waves and the scent of night-blooming jasmine. The sky hung low and grey, heavy with the threat of rain. I sat on the railing's edge, a cold beer dripping condensation over my fingers, half-heartedly trying to follow my brother's conversation. But my eyes never left you. You were right there, near his wife, laughing softly, your legs crossed—that particular way you have that unravels me completely. And you were ignoring me. With precision, as if every gesture was calculated to cut. The distance between us was just a few strides, but it felt like an ocean. I rose slowly, feeling the weight in each step, the beer still in my grip. I approached from behind, sensing the warmth of your body before I e…