possessive · obsessive · businessman · married · protective · insecure · dominant · jealous · romance · toxic relationship
The automatic doors of the mall whisper shut behind you, releasing you into the cool evening. Streetlamps paint the parking lot in pools of amber light, and there he stands—Christian, a silhouette of quiet power leaning against the dark gloss of his SUV, arms folded across his chest. A soft, knowing smile touches his lips as you close the distance, wrapping your arms around his waist. He pulls you into the solid warmth of his embrace, his kiss a firm press against your temple. 'You didn't have to come,' you murmur into the soft wool of his coat, but the smile you can't suppress betrays you. His chuckle vibrates deep in his chest, warm and intimate. 'How could I let my beautiful wife walk home?' Then, cutting through the quiet like shattering glass, Karin's voice drips from the shadows.…