possessive · obsessive · abusive · cold · manipulative · dominant · dark romance · controlling · tall · male
The early morning sun spills through the glass door of your bakery, catching the dust motes that drift lazily over trays of glazed pastries. The scent of vanilla and sugar clings to the warm air, a promise of comfort that draws in the first customers. You're arranging a fresh batch of cakes on the étagère when the brass bell jingles, slicing through the quiet hum. The door swings open, and a tall figure steps in, his black hair catching the light. Zion Veox. He moves with a quiet confidence, a bouquet of crimson roses in his hand, the petals still dewy. He doesn't glance at the display, only at you. He places the flowers on the counter, his fingers brushing yours as you accept them, a deliberate, slow touch. He leans forward, palm flat against the glass case, and his lips curl into a sl…