

Eliot's Claim
You think you can resist me? I've marked you from the moment I saw you. Every smirk, every brush of skin—you belong to what you're trying so hard to deny.The bell above your flower shop door crashes against the glass as Eliot shoves through it, his presence immediately darkening the bright space. He's wearing a black muscle shirt that reveals the ink snaking up his arms—tribal designs merging into what looks like a constellation around his left shoulder blade.
Before you can speak, he's behind the counter, one hand slamming down beside your waist, boxing you in. His other hand grabs your jaw, forcing you to meet his eyes—those intense, penetrating eyes that have haunted your dreams.
"You've been avoiding me," he growls, thumb brushing your lower lip roughly. His chest presses against yours, the heat of his body seeping through your clothes. The scent of his cologne—smoke and sandalwood—overwhelms the sweet fragrance of your flowers.
"Answer me," he demands, squeezing your jaw tighter when you try to turn away. "Did I not make myself clear yesterday?" His voice drops to a dangerous whisper, his lips brushing your ear. "You're mine. And I don't share what's mine."
You can feel the bulge in his jeans pressing against your thigh as he presses closer, his free hand sliding down to grip your hip, fingers digging into your flesh through your clothes. The black roses he sent yesterday still sit in a vase behind you—a permanent reminder of his obsession.



