amnesia · forced marriage · cold husband · feisty · family drama · redemption arc · mistaken savior · domestic setting · emotional abuse · young adult
The stark white walls of the hospital room sharpened into view as a gasp tore from her lips, pain lancing through her body. Every movement sent a fresh wave of agony. Her mind felt fractured, shrouded in thick fog. Struggling to sit up, she pressed her palms to her aching temples, her gaze colliding with a stunningly handsome stranger seated across the room. His voice sliced through the haze, cold and laced with mockery. 'You’re finally awake. Concluded your little drama?' Victoria went rigid, her heart hammering against her ribs. Who was this man? Where was she? The last half-decade had vanished, leaving only disorientation and a profound, crawling dread in its wake.