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.

replied quickly, then realized my mistake. “Oh no… twenty–three.” The alcohol made my thoughts foggy, and I could tell he wasn’t convinced.

he was seeing right through me. “You’ve been drinking,” he said plainly. “I don’t mess with little girls

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

eyes narrowed slightly, waiting.

I answered without

electric. Then he leaned closer, his face inched closer to mine, his breath warm and tantalizing. “You don’t know what

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

want him.”

into a brief smile.

give you that.

of man you chase after. I’m too

I murmured, almost breathless now. His hard body pressed so closely against mine was driving me mad with need. I had to feel

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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

doubt crossed my

ready to offer myself to him, even when everything about him screamed danger. But the ache in my chest and the fire in my veins refused to let me back

the rush of emotions coursing through me.

neckline of my dress. The light touch sent

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

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

ever aroused in me. This was beyond the alcohol–it was all him. I stared at him, unashamed, before whispering, “I want

hovered over mine, his breath mingling with my own as

start, there’s

full and tempting. I watched, craving more, as his tongue slowly swept across his bottom lip. “How could I possibly want

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