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.

flinched before pulling away-another reaction I had brought on

she refused to meet

Good.

her to feel something-anything other than the cold silence she'd

to ease the tension, but even I could feel how strained it was. “I just needed to see how you're doing." My voice came out low,

arms crossing over her chest like a shield. "How I'm feeling is none of

not unwell?" I asked, tilting my

furrowed, and she stared

So, she wasn't sick.

was just

smirked. "Ah. So, you're mad at me

her eyes,

knew I deserved her

that why

some nerve showing up here, demanding answers

I'm still your boss. That hasn't changed. So whether

email to Sandy, and she approved it. What else do

"You."

word slipped out before I could

in

I added. “Tell me what

"That's a bit hypocritical, don't you think?" she

Fair.

my voice softer now. “I deserve that. But I'm here so we

1. me.

I'm not interested in anything you have to

to say to you." She lifted her chin defiantly. "So

pushing forward. "It's obvious you're upset, and

made it clear we were done. And

jaw clenched. “We are far from done, and

her anger radiating off her in waves. “Yes, we are. Now get out," she

“Get out.”

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