His to Reclaim

"Re-claim"

Restore, save, salvage, repair.

To claim again...

I tried to outrun the sullen cloud that had claimed me.

The one that was hell-bent on my destruction.

Determined to salvage what was left of me.

I took out a loan.

One late payment.

I was claimed by the mob.

The dark cloud flourished and festered.

Given to the Bratva heir for a night.

I thought he would take what was left of me.

But he restored a piece of me that I thought irreparable.

I was taken to be sold like cattle.

He saved me.

Shouldering the cloud with me.

Claiming me as his.

But he and I were not destined for prosperity.

Never meant for a happily ever after.

Until he sacrificed everything for my freedom.

Only to end up reclaiming me.