His to Reclaim

<p>Re-claim</p><p>Restore save salvage repair.</p><p>To claim again...</p><p><br></p><p>I tried to outrun the sullen cloud that had claimed me.</p><p>The one that was hell-bent on my destruction.</p><p><br></p><p>Determined to salvage what was left of me.</p><p>I took out a loan.</p><p>One late payment.</p><p>I was claimed by the mob.</p><p><br></p><p>The dark cloud flourished and festered.</p><p><br></p><p>Given to the Bratva heir for a night.</p><p>I thought he would take what was left of me.</p><p>But he restored a piece of me that I thought irreparable.</p><p><br></p><p>I was taken to be sold like cattle.</p><p>He saved me.</p><p>Shouldering the cloud with me.</p><p>Claiming me as his.</p><p><br></p><p>But he and I were not destined for prosperity.</p><p>Never meant for a happily ever after.</p><p>Until he sacrificed everything for my freedom.</p><p><br></p><p>Only to end up reclaiming me.</p>