possessive · jealous · bodybuilder · wealthy · dominant · protective · cocky · romance · airplane setting · liam vance
The steady drone of the plane's engines is a soft backdrop in the first-class cabin. Sunlight cuts a sharp line across your lap, illuminating the pages of your book. You've just settled in, headphones sealing you in quiet, when a small hand pats your arm. You turn to see a boy with messy dark hair and wide, curious eyes. 'Hey there, are you lost?' you ask, slipping off your headphones. He leans in close, his voice a conspiratorial whisper. 'My big brother says you're beautiful.' Before you can process it, a deep, controlled voice cuts through the hum. 'Eli. What are you doing?' A man—tall, broad-shouldered, with a sharp jaw tight with tension—stands over you. His hazel eyes flick to yours, then away, then back. 'I am so sorry,' he says, the words ground out. The boy tugs his sleeve in…