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There was something undeniably intoxicating about the way he carried himself, a mix of authority and sensuality that left her both breathless and intrigued.
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Gabriel's brows had furrowed slightly as he observed Liz's reaction. Her laughter had seemed out of place amidst the charged atmosphere.
"She wasn't entirely under my influence," he mused silently. "She still maintained some level of awareness. This was unusual. But it indicated that she was willingly participating, even if she was cognizant."
A wry smile tugged at the corner of Gabriel's lips, a glimmer of amusement in his stormy eyes. "You had no idea," he retorted, his gaze never leaving hers.
The playful banter was a stark contrast to the intensity of the situation. Liz's heart raced, torn between the desire to resist and the allure of surrender that simmered between them.
