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.

The alcohol made my thoughts foggy, and I could tell he

he was seeing right through me. “You’ve been drinking,”

summoning whatever courage I had left. “I’m thinking clearly enough to know what I want,” I shot

eyes narrowed

answered without hesitation.

moment the air between us felt electric. Then he leaned closer, his face inched closer to mine, his breath warm and tantalizing. “You don’t know what you’re asking for,” he said, his tone low, a

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

want him.”

into a

bold, I’ll give

of man you chase after. I’m too old

hard body pressed so closely against mine was driving me

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Making Him

walk away, or I won’t be

doubt

knew him, yet here I was ready to offer myself to him, even when everything about him screamed danger. But the ache in my chest

leaving,” I said softly, despite the rush of

back, his fingers grazed along the neckline of my dress. The light touch sent a jolt of electricity through me, my skin burning

murmured, his lips brushing against the curve of my jaw. “Run while you still

fear, but with the overwhelming desire coursing, through me. I knew he was giving me another chance to run, but I

ever aroused in me. This was

breath mingling with my own as he

start, there’s no turning

eyes dropped to his lips, full and tempting. I watched, craving more, as his tongue slowly swept across his bottom lip. “How

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