CHOSEN BY A SINNER (Completed)

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Christ, she's going to make me lose my mind.

Then it hits that Mariya was the one to initiate the kiss. Even though she's intoxicated, it has to mean she's definitely interested in me.

Having had enough of the loud music, I pick up the tumbler of whiskey and toss the fluid down my throat. Setting the empty glass down, I grip hold of Mariya's hand, pulling her to her feet.

I grab my jacket and place it over her shoulders which has her mumbling, "I don't want to go to the hotel." "We're not." Wrapping my arm around her, I hold her

slender body tightly to my side as I guide her to the exit. I'm not gonna lie. It feels incredible having her lean into

me.

Once we're outside and passing the golden lion statue at the front of the club, I say, "Let's take a walk so you can clear your head."

There's no way I can have a serious talk with her about us dating while she's drunk out of her mind.

She leans into me more and places her hand over my abs.

"Hmm..."

On the spur of the moment, I press her to my chest in a tight hug, and lowering my head, I take a deep breath of her scent.

Christ, it feels so good just to hold her.

My eyes keep scanning our surroundings, totally on guard for any threats.