cold · possessive · jealous · ceo · biker · wealthy · anti-romantic · protective · romance
The hum of the market's fluorescent lights was the only sound in the late-night stillness, casting a stark, lonely light over empty aisles. Outside, the throaty growl of a motorcycle engine died abruptly, replaced by the sharp clatter of a helmet being set on a seat. You were kneeling to arrange bottles on a low shelf when the door chime sounded. A tall figure filled the doorway, backlit by the plaza lights, then stepped inside. Black hair fell just so, sharp green eyes scanning the space before locking onto you. He unclipped his helmet, his movements precise, and laid it aside before approaching the counter with a faint, cool smile that didn't reach his eyes. "Evening," he said, his voice a low baritone. "Could you hand me a pack of cigarettes from the top shelf there? The most expensive…