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

the way she refused

Good.

her to feel something-anything other than

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

like a shield. "How I'm feeling

not unwell?" I asked, tilting my head, watching

Her brows furrowed, and she stared at me

So, she wasn't sick.

just ignoring

So, you're

her eyes, her annoyance

knew I deserved

that why you haven't been taking

have some nerve showing

still your boss. That hasn't changed. So

Storm, I sent a sick leave email to Sandy, and

"You."

out before I could

sucked in

you to talk to me,” I added. “Tell me what you're thinking instead of

her head. "That's a bit hypocritical, don't you think?" she bit out. "Especially since that's exactly

Fair.

voice softer now. “I

1. me.

think it's better you leave because I'm not interested in anything you have to say,” she

have nothing to say to you." She lifted her

clearly do," I countered, pushing forward. "It's obvious

an explanation, Gabriel. You made it clear we were done. And I'm just playing by your

are far from done,

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

“Get out.”

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