Not Yours to Keep

POV: MAEVIA

The moment the threat of physical confinement fell from Torin's lips, our interaction ceased to be a marital dispute. It became an open declaration of war. My heart hammered against my ribs, but fear did not paralyze me. Cold survival instinct overtook the panic. I lunged forward, attempting to push past him toward the bedroom door.

Torin did not give an inch. His heavy hand clamped