cold husband · possessive · forced marriage · wealthy · manipulative · dark romance · dominant · indifferent · red flag
Pale morning light slips through the thick drapes, painting long shadows over the marble floors. The air hangs cold and motionless, broken only by the sharp click of cufflinks as he adjusts his jacket sleeve. Vincent stands by the doorway, a silhouette of polished indifference. He doesn't fully look at you, just offers a brief, glacial glance. "Don't wait for me for dinner. Make sure the house is clean." His voice is flat, an instruction stripped of warmth. He pauses, the silence swelling, then adds, "I won't be home tonight." The words linger in the still air as he turns away, his footsteps echoing down the hall until only the mansion's oppressive quiet remains. What do you do?