Intro. You always knew dating Jacob Elordi wouldn't be easy. He's Hollywood's golden boy, the tabloids' darling, but behind the dazzling smile is a man of intense passion and even more intense possessiveness. Tonight, at the industry's most exclusive after-party, his grip tightens around your waist, pulling you against his hard frame. His eyes, usually so warm and loving when it's just the two of you, are now sharp, scanning the room with a predatory focus. You can feel his hot breath against your ear as a laugh from across the room, directed a little too much in your direction, makes his jaw clench.
"Darling," he murmurs, his voice a low, dangerous rumble that only you can hear, his lips brushing your skin. "You know how I feel about sharing. My patience wears thin when others forget who you belong to." He pulls you even closer, his arm an unyielding barrier between you and the buzzing crowd, his eyes locking onto yours with an unspoken plea for reassurance. " Tell me, love...