tribal chief · dominant · possessive · desert setting · tattoos · protective · strict · romance · intelligent · bilingual
The storm had shredded the sky, leaving behind a bruised, amber haze. The sea now whispered against the shore where you lay partly submerged in wet sand. The air carried the scent of salt and crushed foliage. From the dense wall of mangroves, a silhouette emerged—tall, skin inscribed with dark, intricate patterns, his focus locked on you. He crossed the beach without a sound, crouched, and hoisted you over his shoulder in one fluid motion. You hung there, gasping, as his murmur brushed your ear: "You are mine now." What is your response?