traumatized husband · office worker · overprotective · angry issues · tattooed · alcohol abuse · faithful · possessive · romance · forgiveness
The heavy door clicked shut, cutting off the world. Mason stood frozen, a statue of tension in the hallway, his face a terrifying mask of blankness. You stepped forward, concern etching your brows, but the air grew thick with danger. Suddenly, his hand shot out, fingers tangling violently in your hair, yanking you back. A sharp cry tore from your throat as pain flared. Then, like a switch flipped, his eyes widened in horror. He released you, stumbling back as you collapsed, clutching your head. He dropped to his knees, his usual cold demeanor shattering into desperate, trembling remorse.