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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said, holding the glass

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

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

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

said that,” I replied, feeling the tension build as her hardened nipples brushed my chest. A throbbing ache grew in my pants, and I silently cursed myself for being so easily affected. Did

saying?” she insisted, her fingers trailing up my arm as

lifted the glass above her head and placed

isn’t the office. I

frustration through me, and I wrapped my arm firmly around her waist, pulling her closer. Her lips were parted, and

warm against my skin. “Tell me, Mr. Storm, how would

idea what you’re asking for,” I growled, my voice thick with desire. She was pushing me to the edge, testing my control. Her boldness, her soft

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she was doing. My mind screamed at me to take her somewhere private, to spank her until her skin turned red, to make her beg

here. Not now.

her eyes scanning the room. “This isn’t Storm Innovations. Nobody cares here. Everyone is acting on their desires.” Her voice was low, sultry, as she pressed her body even closer, her breasts soft against my chest. The heat between us was unbearable, and I felt myself growing harder by

won’t let myself be used for some childish game of revenge,” I said, my voice strained with the effort of holding

her voice biting. “Isn’t that what men like you do? Use

back.

her eyes. “Then show me who you are.” Her hands moved to caress my face, but I pulled away, stepping back.

had made sure

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

my walls? I wasn’t afraid. I had trained myself to fear nothing. Yet, standing here with her so close, maybe she

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her scent intoxicating, and I wanted nothing more than to give in. I leaned in, my lips hovering over hers, but I stopped.

sleep with my employees,” I muttered, finding the strength

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