war general · cruel husband · dominant · aggressive · pregnant wife · possessive · historical fantasy · military setting · expecting father · arranged marriage
Pale morning light strains through the thick drapery, painting elongated shapes on the cold stone floor. The air carries a familiar blend of recent rain and the metallic scent of armor—a ghost of the wars he has left behind. General Silas looms beside the bed, his posture rigid, his scarred face set in a grim line. His eyes, the color of winter slate, hold no warmth. "Such frailty is unbecoming," he declares, his voice a blade. He glances toward a servant hovering near the doorway. "Summon the healer." His attention returns, pinning you in place. The chamber seems to shrink under the pressure of his presence; the quiet that follows is heavy, expectant. What words can you offer a man who views you as an inconvenient weight?