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Chapter Nine: A Love That Consumes

The world around them blurred into nothingness.

Elena's heart pounded against her ribs, her breath coming in short gasps as she stood in the center of the dimly lit club, trapped in Adrian's gaze.

His words echoed in her mind like a vow, like a warning.

"Once you're mine, I'm not letting you go."

This was it.

The point of no return.

She could still walk away, still salvage the remnants of the distance she had tried so hard to maintain.

But as she stared up into Adrian's smoldering eyes, as she felt the heat of his touch burning through her dress, she knew—she didn't want to.

She was done pretending.

Done fighting.

And when Adrian reached for her again, she let herself fall.

A Kiss That Shatters All Barriers

The moment his lips claimed hers, the world disappeared.

His hands gripped her waist, pulling her flush against him as he devoured her with a hunger she had never known before.

Elena melted into him, her fingers clutching the fabric of his suit as his lips moved against hers—possessive, unrelenting, claiming her in a way that made her knees weak.

The kiss was deep, dangerous, a promise of everything that was about to come.

And when he finally pulled away, his breath warm against her lips, his voice was rough, filled with raw desire.

"Let's get out of here."

She didn't hesitate.

She nodded.

And just like that, her fate was sealed.

A Night of Reckless Abandon

The city lights blurred past them as Adrian's car sped through the streets, the air inside thick with anticipation.

Neither of them spoke.

There was no need for words—not when the tension between them was suffocating.

Elena's pulse raced as Adrian's hand rested on her thigh, his fingers tracing slow, deliberate circles against her skin.

He was teasing her, testing her.

And God help her, she wanted more.

By the time they reached his penthouse, she could barely breathe.

The moment the doors shut behind them, Adrian had her pinned against the wall, his lips crashing into hers with a desperation that stole her breath.

"You drive me insane," he growled against her mouth.

Her fingers tangled in his hair, her body arching against him. "Then stop holding back."

A dark chuckle rumbled from his chest. "Careful what you ask for, Elena."

But she wasn't afraid.

Not anymore.

Because no matter how dangerous this was… she wanted it.

She wanted him.

A Battle of Dominance

Adrian lifted her effortlessly, carrying her toward his bedroom with a determination that sent shivers down her spine.

But before he could take another step, she grabbed his face, forcing him to look at her.

This wasn't just lust.

This wasn't just a game.

This was something deeper.

Something that terrified her more than anything.

And Adrian saw it.

He stilled, his gaze softening—just for a moment.

"Elena," he murmured. "Say it."

She swallowed hard. The words were right there, clawing at her throat.

But instead of speaking, she kissed him again.

Pouring everything she couldn't say into that kiss.

And Adrian understood.

Because when he laid her down, when he hovered over her, when he whispered her name like a sacred vow, he made her forget everything but him.

The Morning After

The first thing Elena became aware of was warmth.

Not just the sunlight spilling through the massive windows, but the steady, comforting heat of Adrian's body beside her.

Her head rested against his bare chest, the rhythmic beat of his heart a soothing melody against her ear.

For the first time in a long time, she felt safe.

And that terrified her.

Slowly, she shifted, trying to slip away before reality crashed down on them.

But Adrian was already awake.

The moment she moved, his arm tightened around her waist, pulling her back against him.

"Where do you think you're going?" His voice was husky, filled with sleep, but still commanding.

She swallowed, her heart hammering. "I—I should go."

He let out a low chuckle, pressing a lazy kiss against her bare shoulder. "Not happening."

Her breath hitched as he rolled them over, pinning her beneath him.

His eyes were dark, unreadable.

And then, his expression changed.

The teasing glint disappeared, replaced by something more dangerous.

"Elena," he murmured, his fingers tracing the curve of her jaw. "Tell me the truth."

She stiffened. "About what?"

His gaze held hers, unwavering. "About us."

Her lips parted, but no words came.

Because the truth?

The truth was, she was falling for him.

And that scared her more than anything.

A Love That Can't Be Denied

Adrian sighed, his forehead resting against hers.

"You're running again."

She swallowed hard. "I don't know how to stop."

His thumb brushed over her lips, his eyes filled with a quiet determination.

"Then let me catch you."

Her breath caught. This man. This impossible, relentless man.

He wasn't going to let her go.

And deep down… she didn't want him to.

But what scared her most?

Was the fact that she was starting to believe he never would.

To Be Continued…