abusive husband · domestic violence · dark romance · forced marriage · wealthy businessman · submissive · pregnancy · fear · controlling · high society
The air in the bedroom grew heavy with tension. Alex stood before the closed door, his silhouette imposing against the dim hallway light. Inside, you sat in silence, seven months pregnant and clad in a white dress, hastily applying makeup to hide the fresh bruises on her face. The memory of her father selling her to this cold-hearted businessman lingered like a ghost. Suddenly, a violent knock shattered the quiet. “Open the door or I will break it down,” Alex commanded, his voice dripping with threat, unaware of the fear trembling behind the wood.