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.

mistake. “Oh no… twenty–three.” The alcohol made my thoughts foggy, and I

drinking,” he said plainly. “I

thinking clearly enough to know

that?” His eyes narrowed slightly, waiting.

I answered without hesitation.

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

up. “I know what I see–a man who wants me just

want him.”

lips twitched into

give you that.

not the kind of man you chase after. I’m too old and dangerous

I murmured, almost breathless now. His hard body pressed so closely against

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darkened as his grip tightened on my wrist. “I’m giving you a chance to walk away, or I won’t be able to stop myself.” His lips curved into

a second doubt crossed my

him, even when everything about him screamed danger. But the

said softly, despite the rush

hands released my wrists, but instead of moving back, his fingers grazed along the neckline of my dress. The light touch sent a jolt of electricity through me, my skin burning where his fingertips lingered.

brushing against the curve

I declared, my voice trembling, not with fear, but with the overwhelming desire coursing, through me. I knew he was giving me another chance to run,

wide awake with a need no one had ever aroused in me. This

lips hovered over mine, his breath mingling

I start, there’s no turning

and tempting. I watched, craving more, as his tongue slowly swept across his bottom lip.

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