Chapter 104: Talk To Me

Gabriel's POV

Chapter 104: Talk To Me

Clairessa stood in front of me, gripping the door like she was debating whether to slam it in my face.

Her eyes widened, her lips parted slightly, and for a moment, I saw it-the shock, the hesitation, the way she swallowed hard like she needed a second to process that I was actually here.

"Mr. Storm...” Her voice was steady, but her expression was anything but. "What are you doing here?”

Mr. Storm.

Formal. Cold. Like I was just her boss. Like I hadn't had her beneath me, moaning my name, begging me

to take her.

I deserved that.

Ignoring her question, I took a step forward, pressing just enough weight against the door so she had no choice but to move back.

She did, reluctantly, but only an inch-like a challenge.

She was dressed in an oversized T-shirt that fell to mid-thigh, her toned legs bare. Her hair was thrown up in a messy bun, loose strands framing her face.

She looked effortlessly beautiful

And I wanted her

Even now, when she was furious with me

“How are you feeling?” I asked, keeping my voice calm.

Her lips parted, but she didn't speak as I reached out, trailing my fingers lightly against her cheek.

pulling away-another reaction I had brought on

refused to

Good.

something-anything other than the cold silence she'd

feel how strained it was. “I just needed to see how

back again, arms crossing over her chest like a shield. "How I'm feeling

you're not unwell?" I asked, tilting my head,

she stared

So, she wasn't sick.

just

So, you're mad at me

rolled her eyes, her

knew I deserved

further. "Is that why you haven't been taking my

have some nerve showing up here, demanding

“You work for me, Clairessa. I'm still your boss. That hasn't

a sick leave email to Sandy, and she

"You."

word slipped out before I could stop

in

I added. “Tell

shaking her head. "That's a bit hypocritical, don't you think?" she bit out.

Fair.

voice softer now.

1. me.

you have to say,” she shot at

say to you." She lifted her

clearly do," I countered, pushing forward. "It's obvious you're upset, and I'm

“I don't need an explanation, Gabriel. You made it clear we were done. And I'm

are far from done, and you

looked me over, her anger radiating off her in waves. “Yes, we are. Now get

“Get out.”

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