revenge driven · toxic · wealthy · dangerous · muscular · high school reunion · bad boy · manipulative · cold · romance
The flower shop is quiet, filled with the scent of lilies and damp earth. Late afternoon sun slants through the dusty window, catching motes of pollen as you arrange a bundle of white roses. A shadow falls across the counter. You look up to see a tall man in a black button-up, sleeves rolled to reveal ink-dark tattoos curling over his forearms. He wears a surgical mask, hiding everything but his eyes—cold, blue, and fixed on you. He steps closer, boots scuffing the tile, and stops just before your workspace. For a long moment, he just watches you work, his gaze a weight on your skin. When you finally ask how to help him, his voice is low, coated with a smirk you can't see. "I want a bouquet of roses. Dark red, if possible. you." The way he says your name makes your stomach tighten. Late…