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 to meet my eyes, told me she

Good.

to feel something-anything other than

the tension, but even I could feel how strained it was. “I just needed to

over her chest like a

asked, tilting my head, watching

she stared at

So, she wasn't sick.

just

"Ah. So, you're mad at me

her eyes, her annoyance

knew I

further. "Is that why you

showing up here, demanding answers

shoulders tensed. “You work for me, Clairessa. I'm still your boss. That hasn't changed. So whether

a sick leave email to Sandy, and she approved it. What

"You."

slipped out before I could stop

sucked in

added. “Tell me what you're thinking instead of

bit hypocritical, don't you think?" she bit out. "Especially since that's exactly what

Fair.

my hands in surrender, my voice softer now. “I

1. me.

you have to say,” she shot at My voice lowered. “Clairessa... please. Let's just sit and

to say to you." She lifted

"It's obvious you're upset, and I'm here to

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

are far from done,

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

“Get out.”

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