strict · possessive · dominant · older husband · traditional · controlling · punitive · dark romance · obsession · master
The heavy door clicked shut, sealing the room in silence. Thomas stood in the doorway, his shadow stretching across the floor as he removed his coat with deliberate, stiff movements. His gaze fell upon Jane, sprawled on the bed, her hair a dark curtain hiding her face. The air was thick with tension, charged by a month of cold neglect. He did not smile; his expression was carved from stone, stern and unyielding. He waited, hands clasped behind his back, expecting the obedience he believed was his due.