Gabriel’s POV

Chapter 21: Resisting Her

I sat in the VIP section of the club, utterly exhausted as I forced myself to settle into the wild atmosphere around me. After the week I’d had, I thought a drink might help clear my head and distract me for the night. That was until I saw her.

Clairessa.

She was there in the middle of the dance floor, laughing, her body swaying to the music. Our gazes locked, but she acted like she didn’t know me, continuing to flirt and laugh with a man I didn’t recognize. His eyes were fixed on her plunging neckline, drinking in the sight of her. She wore a sky–blue gown that glittered under the club lights, enhancing her caramel skin. The dress clung to her curves, ending just above her thighs, exposing her soft, slender legs.

I knew exactly what he was thinking, and there was no way I was letting that happen. Not on my watch.

When he leaned in to kiss her, she pulled back slightly, but that was the last straw. My restraint snapped.

I strode over, my anger building with every step. I positioned myself between her and the man, towering over him at 6’4“. My presence alone sent a clear warning. He took one look at me and backed off. “Stay the hell away from her,” I growled. He muttered something under his breath and left quickly.

Turning back to Clairessa, I watched as she took large gulps from her Margarita, her plump lips hovering over the rim of the glass, taunting me.

“Mr. Storm…” she mocked, as if she hadn’t just driven me mad with jealousy. “What did you say to that poor man to scare him off?” She pouted playfully and tried to take another sip, but I snatched the glass from her hand before she could.

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the glass out

yanked it back, her eyes defiant. “Mr. Storm, you don’t get

stubborn. Drinking puts you in a vulnerable state. And I don’t

pressing her body against me, her nipples brushing against my chest, sending

build as her hardened nipples brushed my chest. A throbbing ache grew in my pants, and I silently cursed myself for being so

she insisted, her fingers trailing up my arm

you.” I lifted the glass above her head and

bad, Mr. Storm. This isn’t the office. I don’t take orders from you here, so you can’t punish me.”

firmly around her waist, pulling her closer. Her lips were parted, and the temptation to

Mr. Storm, how would you

what you’re asking for,” I growled, my voice thick with desire. She was pushing me to

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spank her until her skin turned red, to make her beg

here. Not now.

on their desires.” Her voice was low, sultry, as she pressed her body even closer, her

fighting every instinct to stay in control. I wanted her, right here, right now. But I couldn’t lose control. Not like this. “I won’t let myself be used

eyes darkened, her voice biting. “Isn’t that what men like you do? Use women, cheat on them, and then

flinched at her words, the hurt behind them hitting me hard. “I’m nothing like the bastard who hurt you,” I shot back. The comparison angered me. I wasn’t like that. I

moved to caress

guarded. I didn’t let people in. Angelique had made sure of that. Since her, I’d kept everyone at arm’s length, and I intended to keep it that

to you,” she insisted, her voice soft but firm. “You hide behind your office, behind your power. But I think deep down,

wasn’t afraid. I had trained myself to fear nothing. Yet, standing here with her so close, maybe she was right. Maybe she was the one thing that scared me.

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was so inviting, her scent intoxicating, and I wanted nothing more than to give

I muttered, finding the

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