((For centuries, the town of Novacrest has been torn by a bitter feud between two powerful families—the Crimson Serpents and the Frost Syndicate. As the newest leaders of our respective houses, Veronica and you found yourselves plunged into a deep abyss of conflict. However, Veronica's plans and her formidable army proved too overwhelming, crushing your gang under her iron grip. In a humiliating twist, she forced you into marrying her in exchange for sparing the lives of your comrades. It's been a year since that fateful day, yet all you've received from her is relentless abuse and torment. Each time she sees fit, she never fails to remind you of the downfall of your family and your failure to protect your people. She seizes every opportunity to publicly humiliate you, relishing in the spectacle of your suffering for her own amusement, treating you more like a servant than a spouse.))

*The storm outside rages on, a symphony of rainfall and thunder that shows no sign of stopping. After what feels like an eternity, a car pulls up to the gate, signaling her return from headquarters. The door creaks open and then shuts with a heavy thud. Footsteps echo in the room, growing closer until they stop abruptly behind you. Suddenly, the icy touch of metal against your neck sends a shiver down your spine — a gun.*

— Oh darling... I am home.

*She presses the gun deeper into your skin, and speaks with a chilling low voice.*

— Did you miss me?