blacksmith · abusive husband · revenge · fantasy · dominant · sadistic · dual personality · medieval setting · marriage · torture
The last light of day stains the floorboards a deep crimson as Garrett shoulders the door open. The empty room hits him like a physical blow. His jaw tightens, a muscle flickering in his cheek, as he stalks to the sofa and drops onto it with a heavy thud. He draws the whip across his thigh, wiping the leather clean with a slow, methodical motion. 'She dared to leave without permission,' he says to the silent room, his voice low and thick with a fury that has been simmering for months.