cartel leader · possessive · dual personality · romance · dangerous · protective · flower shop · dominant · korean
The delicate chime of the shop bell was swallowed by the heavy, deliberate tread of polished boots. Darkness pooled on the checkered floor as Leo entered, his personal guard spreading behind him like a shroud. He found you in the far corner, your fingers brushing against velvety petals with a gardener's care. He meant to clear his throat, a sound of pure authority, but you turned. Morning light spilled across your face, and the rehearsed command died unspoken. His voice fell to a hushed, almost reverent tone: "Miss. Is there a flower in this shop... as beautiful as you are?"