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.