artender, he was ready to pour

tairs," I told him. He simpl

his buttons were undone, revealing his broad chest. As he neared, I caught

" he asked as I b

n surprise. "Are

drinks from strangers, especially from that guy. Tsk!"

xit the bar until he was

ing forever!" Elena greeted

Can I see your ring?" Riley exclaimed loudly

arting to think you weren't coming," Via

ter chatted with me for a

drink the wine Christian offered you?"

now? I didn't

anyone here. You don't know what sort of people you mi

n had done-intentionally bumped into me and shared those words

Elena joined in, holding a bottle of Jack Daniels. They

them joyfully drinking and dancing. I had a

gon, Anastacia Solei! Get up, Ana!" Riley called ou

numbness spread throughout my body, but I was still aware. So when Riley poured

e out!" I exclaimed, pla

cohol, weren't you informed?

stroom!" Via suddenly anno

estroom, Elena?" Riley chim

one go. Then, I turned my attention to the dance floor. A smile unconsciously spread across my face as I saw people effo

to my feet. I shrugged off my cardigan and started making my way towards the dance

es, memories of that night flooded my mind. The image of him falling to the ground, drenched in heavy rain. The sight of his blood sp

ind me. He moved in harmony with my sways. I swiftly turned to face him, feel

." I whispered, u

his deep brown eyes. The contours of his jaw were sharp and well-defined. His nose had a straight, pointed shape, and his

ns through my skin. Dressed in a black midriff top paired wit

ntoxicated than I thought. I was lost in the moment, only aware of this man's intense focus on me. His mysterious eyes lo

we danced. I took a deep breath, struggli

newcomer," he said, still gazing at me. "I can sense your fatig

It was a sensation I had never experienced with a man before. Ares was the man in my li

.." he whis

k by hearing my name. Ho

as you are... but I prefer

me for a long time. Despite being inebriated, I knew I wasn't that kind of woman. I was sure he wasn't that

of confusion and allure. His lips, tender and gentle, explored mine, softly biting and savoring them

, he was whisking me