TWO

Gabriella's POV

"Excuse me?" His voice snapped me out of my daze.

"Huh?" I looked up at him. God he was more handsome up closer. His eyes were deep like whirlpools slowly dragging me in.

"I believe you must be in the wrong place." He said, his voice was deep but the sound slid through my ears and turned my brain to mush.

"Wrong?" I looked around now seeing the setting of people seated around.

I stood up immediately, the slight alcohol making my cheeks hot.

"I am so sorry. I didn't notice... I'll go now."

I made to move quickly before any club employee came and disgraced me for forgetting to check before I sat.

As I was about to pass, a large arm grabbed me in place. I looked up in confusion, my eyes widening at the close proximity and staring deep into those eyes.

"Do they scare you?" His face was etched with curiosity.

"What? Of course not." I shook my head. "They are absolutely beautiful and so unique. I'm sorry if it sounds like fake flattery but I have only heard of heterochromia. Seeing one up close—"

"Is a new thing?"

"Yes." I honestly replied.

"Sit with me." He pulled me back to the couch and before I could refuse he used a finger to push me down.

He sat right beside me and before I could utter a refusal, he dismissed the men around him. Except for one that was currently glaring at me.

"Vincent, take your eyes from the lady."

The man looked reluctant before he nodded. He turned away from me and began speaking in a language I could only assume to be Spanish or Italian.

The man just nodded and waved him away.

Then it was just us. Alone.

"Topolina, now I wonder what someone like you is doing in a place like this."

That made me scrunch up my face.

"Meaning? It's a club. I can be in a club. Do I look like a child?" I bit out.

Instead of getting offended he just laughed, a mischievous amused glint dancing in his eyes.

"Ay, it seems you've got fire in you. Tigrotta will be better suited for you."

"I care not for your pet names," I tried steeling myself even though I was squealing like I was still a schoolgirl.

He just raised a brow and leaned closer.

"Really? Strangely I don't believe you."

I moved back, trying to merge myself with the couch. Anything to get away from the way my head was swimming with excitement and confusion.

I gulped, thinking it must have been the drink. Maybe something was slipped inside. To think I never thought it was because of my everlasting virgin status.

"Relax. I'm not going to hurt you." His eyes went stern. "It is not my nature or upbringing."

I shouldn't have believed him. Men lie on a daily basis. It was evident from what I found about Davis just a few hours ago. But I did.

His eyes were steady but held so much certainty. And it didn't help that I could feel my body heating up with his strong gaze.

"I understand but—" I trailed off, glancing up at him nervously.

"Speak tigrotta. I don't bite.... unless you want me to." He smirked.

I giggled.

"That's the thing," I leaned away from the couch and came so close that our noses brushed,"What if I want you to bite?”

He froze in place, his gaze becoming pointed and scrutinizing. The silence stretched over a few seconds. "I'm so sorry..." I spluttered out ready to bolt,"I shouldn't have said that."

"You didn't say anything offensive." He pulled me closer. "I just have a question."

"Yes?"

"Do you know what you implied? Because you don't seem like the type to know."

"Of course I know," I puffed up my chest. What is it with these men and thinking I wasn't capable of making decisions.

"Really?"

"Yes, I'm asking you to have sex with me." The words flew out of my mouth without me thinking.

I avoided his gaze until I felt a hard palm gently grab my chin and it was pulled up till I locked eyes with him.

God.

His eyes were dark. Filled with desire that I had only seen when my father saw a profitable deal. But this time I didn't feel like an object but something worth that yearning.

"Tigrotta, I will only ask this once. Do you know what you are asking because I am ready to take you up on the offer but only if you are ready."

His concern fought through the desire. That one act solidified my decision. He asked for my consent. For my opinion.

I took a deep breath, knowing I wouldn't be able to come back from this.

I placed both palms on both sides of his face and pulled him closer, till our lips touched.

In an instant, his hands wrapped themselves around my waist, bringing me flushed against him.

His lips took over, plundering my mouth like a thirsty man finding water. I moaned at the sensation. My hands slipped down to rest on his chiseled chest.

My mind was officially gone and he pried his tongue and painted every inch of my mouth. The lack of breath made me dizzy but I couldn't fathom moving away.

Seconds before I would have fainted, his lips left mine and trailed down my neck, sucking and lightly nibbling.

"Oh my God." I gasped as he focused on a part near my pulse.

My hands fell to his pants and landed on a very hard thing. Instinctively I grabbed it and he hissed suddenly making me jump.

"Are you okay?" I was wide eyed looking if I had hurt him.

He just kissed me again, shaking with laughter.

" No, but with the way you jumped one would think you have not seen a cock before."

The vulgar words mixed with my inexperience made heat rise in my cheeks.

His laugh receded.

"Tigrotta, are you a virgin?"

I nodded. "Is that a problem?"

He didn't say anything for a while. Just stared at my lips and then took out his phone.

"Let's go." He pulled me up to my feet.

I didn't get to say a word as his men reassembled along with a cross looking Vincent.

He held my hand as we went through the club and entered the main hotel. We entered an elevator with just two men and Vincent.

Within two minutes we reached the floor I can only assume was the top floor and entered a lavish looking room.

From top to bottom it was screaming elegance and luxury without being tacky or trying too hard.

He dismissed Vincent and the men. Again we were alone.

He stayed a distance, unraveling his shirt. "I will ask again—"

"I want this," I interrupted him stepping closer, the weight of his gaze now giving me confidence. "I am not backing down.”