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.

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

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

my back, summoning whatever courage I had left. “I’m thinking clearly enough to know

that?” His eyes narrowed slightly, waiting.

I answered without hesitation.

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

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

want him.”

into a brief smile.

I’ll give you that.

chase after. I’m too old and

what I want–the danger,” I murmured, almost breathless now. His hard body pressed so closely against mine was driving

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Making Him Mine

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.”

second doubt crossed my mind.

even when everything about

softly, despite the rush of emotions

released my wrists, but instead of moving back, his fingers grazed along the neckline of my dress. The

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

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

one had ever aroused in me. This was

over mine, his breath mingling with my own

I start, there’s

My eyes dropped to his lips, full and tempting. I watched, craving more, as his tongue slowly swept across his bottom lip. “How could I possibly want you to stop when my body is

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