With Spite

Huxley Hosea, mentally and physically drained from the toll of war, seeks a fresh start away from the chaos of his past. He finds solace in Bernice, a woman also at her lowest, leading to an unhealthy obsession as he secretly watches over her for five years. When she unexpectedly appears in his town, Hux's controlling nature takes over, leaving her with limited options as he enforces his own rules. This gripping tale explores the complexities of attachment and the shadowy boundaries between protection and obsession.