Clairessa’s POV

Chapter 3: Making Him Mine

I saw Gabriel heading toward a dimly lit hallway, one that I guessed led to the restrooms. My heart thudded as I realized this might be my only chance. Without overthinking, I followed him.

The hallway was quiet, the music from the main room faint in the background.

Halfway down, Gabriel must have sensed me behind him because he suddenly stopped and turned around. I froze as his intense gaze locked onto mine.

Before I could take another step, he moved swiftly, closing the distance between us and pinned me against the wall. His muscular body pressed hard against mine, his hands trapping my wrists above my head. My breathing quickened, trapped between him and the cold wall, his face just inches from mine.

“You again,” he said, his voice low and laced with amusement. His eyes locked onto mine, searching. “What are you doing here? Following me?”

For a moment, I couldn’t sp

The way his eyes held me made my head spin, and it wasn’t just from the drinks I’d had earlier. Instead of answering I leaned closer, brushing my lips against his as I whispered. “I came

for you.”

A sly smirk spread across his face as his eyes travelled over me, slow and knowing. I felt exposed, but I didn’t care. His look sent a shiver through me, making my body tremble under his hold.

“What’s your name?” he asked, his voice calm, but there was a certain force in it.

“Clairessa,” I replied, my voice a little shaky.

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Chapter 3: Making Him Mine

“How old are you?” he asked next, his eyes still on mine.

twenty–three.” The alcohol made my thoughts foggy, and I could tell he

“You’ve been drinking,” he said plainly. “I don’t

courage I had left. “I’m thinking clearly enough to know what

eyes

I answered without hesitation.

he leaned closer, his face inched closer to mine, his breath warm and tantalizing. “You don’t know what you’re asking for,”

I do,” I countered, tilting my chin up. “I know what I see–a man who wants me just as much

want him.”

into a brief smile.

give you that. But

you chase after. I’m too old

I want–the danger,” I murmured, almost breathless now. His hard body pressed so closely against mine was driving me mad with need. I had

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walk away, or I won’t be able to stop myself.” His

a second doubt crossed

man was right, I hardly knew him, yet here I was ready to offer myself to him, even when everything about him screamed danger.

said softly, despite the rush of emotions

my dress. The light touch sent a jolt of electricity

his lips brushing against the curve

fear, but with the overwhelming desire coursing, through

was wide awake with a need no one had ever aroused in me. This was beyond the alcohol–it was all him. I stared at him, unashamed, before whispering, “I

lips hovered over mine, his breath mingling with my own

there’s no turning

across his bottom lip. “How could I possibly want you to stop when my body is aching for your touch.” The words slipped before I could

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