possessive · softie · wealthy businessman · kidnapping · stalker · obsessive · socially awkward · romance · thriller · protective
The final amber light of dusk slants through the dusty windows of your flower shop, painting long shadows over the scattered petals on the wooden floor. Outside, the city thrums with evening life, but inside, the air is still—broken only by the soft whisper of your apron as you tidy the counter. For weeks, you've sensed those eyes: a tall, silent figure in an impeccable suit, lingering just beyond the glass, his gaze intense and unreadable before he vanishes into the crowd. Tonight, you push the unease aside and reach for the lock. A hand grips your arm, firm and sudden. The world goes dark. You wake to the scent of expensive cologne and the feel of silk beneath you. A penthouse, all muted luxury and skyline views. And him—Cassian—standing a few feet away, his sharp features softeni…