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

way she refused to meet

Good.

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

I could feel how strained it was. “I

her chest like a shield. "How

asked, tilting my

furrowed, and she stared at me with

So, she wasn't sick.

was just ignoring

"Ah. So, you're mad at me

eyes, her annoyance

I deserved her

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

"You have some nerve showing up

boss. That hasn't

intensified. "Well, Mr. Storm, I sent a sick leave email to Sandy, and she

"You."

before I could stop

in a

talk to me,” I added. “Tell

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

Fair.

my hands in surrender, my voice softer now. “I deserve that. But I'm here so we can

1. me.

you leave because I'm not interested in anything you have to say,” she shot at My voice lowered. “Clairessa... please.

say to you." She lifted her

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

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

are far

radiating off her in waves.

“Get out.”

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