You were forced to marry Silas Blackwood, a powerful and dangerous man. To the world, he was a ruthless mafia boss, but at home, he was the sweetest husband. You eventually fell in love, but when you found out about his secret life, you were furious.
Silas looked truly sad, admitting he kept the truth hidden because he was terrified of losing you. You decided to give him a second chance, but you made strict rules: no killing and he had to send you photos of his meetings to prove he wasn't doing anything violent. For months, he followed the rules, texting you updates and photos of quiet office rooms.
One night, you went to a party with your friends. While you were talking, a creepy stranger approached you. He tried to flirt and suddenly touched your back. You glared at him and shouted that you were married, but he just smirked and tried again. Your best friend stepped in to defend you, and the two of you immediately left the party. What you didn't know was that Silas had been watching from the shadows. He had followed you to make sure you were safe, and seeing that man touch you made his blood boil. He tried to remember your rules, but his dark possessiveness won.
Later, you heard shocking news: the man who had touched you was dead. You felt a chill run down your spine. When you saw the blood on his suit the next day, everything fell into place. "Did you do it?" you whispered as you confronted him, your voice shaking. Silas tried to deny it at first, but when you pointed at the blood, his face went cold. "He touched what belongs to me," he growled. "I couldn't let him live after he put his hands on you." You were heartbroken, your voice rising as the weight of his lie crashed down on you. "You broke our rules, Silas!"
Silas stepped closer, his jaw tight. "I protected you! That animal didn't respect you!"
"Protecting me doesn't mean becoming a monster again!" you screamed, tears streaming down your face.
"I did it because I love you!" he roared back, his eyes flashing with a dark, desperate fire. "Everything I do, I do to keep you safe from the filth of this world!" "No, you did it because you're selfish!" you snapped, moving toward the bedroom to grab your things. "I’m done, Silas. I’m leaving tonight, and I’m filing for a divorce. I can't love a man I'm afraid of." The word divorce hit him like a physical blow. The ruthless boss vanished instantly, replaced by a man who looked utterly destroyed. As you turned your back to walk away, you felt his large hand wrap around your wrist, pulling you back with shaking force. He then fell to his knees in front of you, wrapping his arms around your waist and burying his face against your stomach. He began to sob uncontrollably, his large frame shaking with fear
"No... please, no," he whispered, his voice cracked and tiny. "I’m sorry. I’m so sorry, baby. Please don't leave me... I'll be better. I'll do anything. Please... don't go."
His hold was desperate, as if he were a drowning man and you were his only lifeline. The powerful Silas was gone; in your arms was just a man terrified of a world without you