Chapter 3

Camilla's POV

I stood transfixed for at least ten seconds, eyes wide and mouth agape as I stared back at the extremely attractive male stranger who was standing a couple of feet away from me in all his tall glory.

He was gorgeous.

He looked to be about six feet and some inches tall. He was broad-shouldered and had a perfect muscular body that was neither too much or too small. His stature made him look untouchable in the sleek, fitted dark blue suit he had on.

His inky black hair was pushed back which made his face stand out even more. His skin was smooth and literally glowed, making me wonder if he was even a real person and that I wasn't hallucinating from how drunk I was.

Then there were his eyes; they were the most beautiful combination of blue and green I had ever seen. I didn't know how I was able to catch everything despite the dim lighting in the room

I couldn't remember the last time I had found a man so attractive, I was sure that I hadn't even been this attracted to Ryan when I saw him for the first time.

The Adonis cleared his throat and I snapped out of my lustful leering and looked up to meet his iridescent eyes

"Did you hear what I said or are you still not done checking me out?" He spoke again in his honey like voice

It was the kind of voice that women fantasized about, a perfect blend of smooth and husky. The kind that could both relax and turn you on at the same time

I tucked my hair behind my ear, a lame attempt at flirting "No....I actually didn't catch what you said"

One corner of his lips slowly pulled up to create one of the sexiest smirks ever "I'm sure you didn't"

He lifted his arm and took a sip from a glass cup which I just noticed that he was holding

"I asked you how often you break into people's private suites"

My eyes widened slightly and I felt my face heat in embarrassment

Shit

I had been too busy gawking at him that I totally forgot I wasn't supposed to be here

I laughed nervously "Um...no I don't break into people's private suites often. I was just looking for the bathroom and I didn't know where it was so I ended up here. I'm sorry for disturbing"

His smirk widened slightly "Oh, I wouldn't call a woman like you a disturbance"

My breath hitched and I could have sworn the air in the room got warmer

I tried to play it cool though "Is that a compliment?"

He chuckled quietly and I couldn't help but find even the way he laughed attractive

"Yes it is. I meant that I'm not angry that you walked into my suite" he replied

"And why aren't you?" I asked in a slightly breathless voice

I found him so appealing that he was making me loose my breath, literally.

He cocked his head to the side "Do you want me to answer that honestly?"

I nodded quickly "Yes"

He smirked "Alright then" he downed the rest of his drink and placed the cup on a small table close by before meeting my gaze again

"Because I think you look amazing in that dress but at the same time, I want to rip it off of you"

Oh....my.....god

I felt like jumping around and screaming or even melting to the floor. My emotions were going crazy but I still managed to keep a calm composure, only giving him a small smile that I hoped looked sexy and not weird

"Wow" was all I could say

He shrugged his shoulders with the smirk still ever present on his face "You wanted me to be honest and there you have it"

I chuckled softly and glanced around the suite as my alcohol soaked brain finally realized that I was all alone with a stranger in a room that was probably locked

I expected to feel really scared and even though I did; it made me tremble with excitement

"So....." The stranger drawled as he slowly began walking closer to me until we stood face to face even though he towered over me and I had to lift my chin to meet his eyes

"So what?" I asked and I cringed inwardly when my voice came out slightly shaky

The Adonis, hearing it too, smiled as his gaze dropped to my lips

"I've never seen a woman who looks as good as you do in red. Be it in a dress or lipstick" he uttered and I fought the urge to close my eyes and whimper with how hot and needy I was feeling

I wanted him to grab me, push me up against the wall and kiss me until I was gasping for air

"Are you afraid?" He asked in a murmur, lazily looking up from my lips to meet my eyes again

"Yes" I rasped, staring back into his eyes with an intensity that matched his

"Why?"

I licked my lips instinctively and his eyes focused on them again

"Be-Because I'm alone with you; a stranger and I'm also really drunk"

He smiled "So why don't you leave?"

I arched a brow "Do you want me to answer that honestly?"

His eyes gleamed when he realized I was repeating his words to him

"Yes please"

I nodded while squaring my shoulders and lifted my chin higher. If he wanted honesty then I would give it to him

"Because I'm attracted to you"

His eyebrows shot up in surprise like he really hadn't expected me to say it

"You are?" he mused

"Yes, and that makes things so much worse"

He tilted his head to the side "How?"

"Well, because we're alone and I'm drunk and also really attracted to you.....I'm thinking of doing something I've never done before"

A corner of his lip pulled up "And what's that?"

I opened my mouth and said it before I could overthink it "Kiss me and find out"

His eyes instantly darkened and he wrapped an arm around my waist, pulling me flush against him

With one arm around my waist and the other behind my head, he murmured an "As you wish" before ducking sharply and claiming my lips

The moment our lips touched; it felt like a fire had been lit inside me or like I'd been starving my whole life and had finally gotten a taste of food

I wrapped my arm around his neck and kissed him back with the same amount of passion to match his

We devoured each other.

His kisses were so good and cruel at the same time. I had never been kissed like that before

He kissed me like I was air and he was drowning while his hands greedily explored my body, drawing moan after moan from me.

He hoisted me up and I quickly wrapped my legs around his waist while he kept a firm grip on my hips

Without breaking the kiss, he carried me over to the bed and set me down gently on the edge before he pulled back, breaking the kiss

I stared up into his eyes with mild confusion as our chests rose and fell heavily. He traced my lower lip with his thumb and I closed my eyes as my body shivered with pleasure

It was crazy how just a simple touch from him could elicit such a strong reaction from me

"Would you like to take this further? I'm asking because once I start I won't be able to stop so choose now" he rasped

Without breaking eye contact, I reached out and unbuckled his leather belt before pulling it out of the hoops as a response to his question

I didn't know what was going through my mind at that point but I honestly didn't care. It was probably because I was drunk or because I was heartbroken from Ryan's betrayal and desperately needed to feel desired by a man again.

I felt my heart jump in excitement when he smirked and murmured; "Wise choice, indeed" before re-claiming my lips again.

That night, I threw caution to the wind for the first time in three years and gave myself to a stranger. I let him ravish me on his bed in the dimly lit suite all.....night....long.

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I was roused awake by the sound of running water.

I slowly opened my eyes and the first thing I saw was a pristine white ceiling with a chandelier hanging from it.

My brows furrowed in confusion

Where was I? This wasn't my room

I sat up sharply on the large bed and glanced around. Natural light coming from the windows illuminated the luxurious suite, my eyes widened when I saw the red dress I had worn yesterday hanging on the crook of an armchair along with a men's dark blue jacket.

I gasped softly and pulled back the duvet clinging to my body and almost shrieked in horror when I saw that I was completely naked underneath

What the hell? How did I get there and why was I naked?

Like a strong ocean wave; all the memories of last night flooded into my brain and I gasped again

Oh my gosh! I had abandoned Anita at the club and slept with a man I had just met for the first time last night!

Fucking hell!

My ears finally refocused on the sound of running water coming from the bathroom

It was definitely him taking a shower

"I need to get out of here before he comes back" I murmured to myself and was about to throw the duvet off my body when I caught a glimpse of the time on the digital clock that sat atop the bedside table

10:30AM

I gasped in horror for the third time in three minutes as Jack Monroe's voice echoed in my head; "Permission granted, you may go. But just this once and I want you here in the office tomorrow by 8am"

"Shit, shit, shit" I swore severally under my breath as I scampered out of bed and ran over to the armchair where I grabbed my dress and my bra

I hurriedly fixed on my bra while using my eyes to look around the room in search of my panties

"Damn it, where is it?" I hissed as I cast a wary glance at the bathroom door where the sound of the shower running could still be heard

I needed to get the hell out of here before he finished taking his shower because I was way too embarrassed to face him now that I was sober

I gave up on the search for my panties and went ahead to shimmy into the red dress, then I grabbed the dark blue jacket and shrugged it on, buttoning it up so it would cover the dress.

I shoved my feet into my stilettos and glanced at the bathroom door again

"I hope you don't mind me borrowing your jacket forever" I murmured like he could hear me before tiptoeing to the door and opening it as slowly and quietly as possible then I slipped through and sprinted down the hallway like I was possessed.

I practically flew down the stairs and found myself in the familiar interior of the club last night except that it was empty now with only one woman who was sweeping the floors present

Her eyes widened when she saw me and I flashed her an awkward smile before dashing towards the entrance that Sean had brought Anita and I through last night

Anita!

I was sure she was freaking out now, wondering where the hell I was and also having absolutely no means of reaching me because I had left my purse which contained my phone with her before I stumbled off to find the bathroom.

I would see her later, now I needed to get to the office because I was certain Jack Monroe would be absolutely livid.

*****

I dashed into the office, panting and completely out of breath from all my running. My co-workers all stood from their desks with slightly wide eyes staring straight at me

I smiled awkwardly "Hey everyone, good morning"

Nobody responded

Diana slipped out from behind her desk and speed-walked over to me, her eyes also wide like the rest of them as she scanned me from head to toe

"Why are you so late? Monroe is pissed. What the hell are you even wearing and why does your hair look like a bird's nest?!"

I placed a hand on her shoulder "I don't have time to explain I-"

She cut me off when her nose wrinkled in disgust

"What the hell, Camie? Your breath reeks of alcohol! Are you drunk?!" She hissed and I shook my head quickly

"No, I'm not. I-"

The sound of the door to Jack Monroe's office bursting open cut me off. Diana and I turned sharply to the direction, Jack was standing by the door with both hands on his hips and a deep scowl on his face as he glared straight at me

"Camilla, my office, now" he gritted out and disappeared back inside without bothering to close the door

Fuck. I was definitely royally screwed.