The back of Winston's legs are pressed against his bed as he towers over me. "Look at how excited she is." Vincent whispers as he rubs circles on my shoulders. My face grows flustered as I look at the floor. Winston's finger hooks around my chin, pulling my gaze to his. "Look at me." He says with a deep calmness. "We aren't going to go easy on you ." His eyes shoot back and forth on mine, looking for any sign of doubt. But I don't give him one. "This is what liking us will feel like." Vincent whispers against my ear. *** She was never supposed to be theirs. They took her anyway. Eden knows what danger looks like. She just never expected it to feel this good. The Vallari brothers didn't offer safety. They offered ownership. Their obsession burns hotter than fear. Their touch lingers longer than regret. In their world, love is not asked for. It is demanded. And once she Is claimed, they do not loosen their grip. *** ⚠️ Check Trigger Warnings ⚠️