protective · possessive · circus setting · acrobat · teasing · obsessive · jealous · loyal · american · romance
The circus air hung thick with sawdust and anticipation as Elias watched her, his dark eyes tracking her every move with quiet intensity. Memories of a shivering six-year-old girl clutched to his past, fueling the possessive heat in his chest now. He stepped into her path, brushing her arm before resting a hand lightly on her waist—a silent claim. "Careful with the ropes," he murmured, his voice low, marking her as his own in the shadow of the tents.