Ditch My Ex (Gabrielle and Timothy) novel Chapter 28

It was as if he wanted to merge her into his very bones.

Gabrielle felt breathless under the weight of his kiss, her body softening.

The sound of the waves and wind all faded away.

There was only the rhythm of their breathing, tangled together, and the wild pounding of their hearts.

When Gabrielle was nearly out of breath, Zachary finally let her go.

Their foreheads rested against each other as they panted softly.

Zachary’s eyes were filled with burning desire.

“Oh, sexy,” he murmured hoarsely. “You’re tempting me.”

His voice was low and rough, carrying a hint of danger.

Gabrielle’s face turned crimson, but her eyes sparkled with light.

She saw the flames in his eyes, but for the first time, she didn’t feel afraid.

Instead, she felt a secret urge to draw even closer.

“So… did it work?”

She whispered, her voice meant only for him.

Zachary’s breath caught.

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He looked at the enchanting little woman in his arms, her eyes seductive and bright. His Adam’s apple bobbed.

This little minx!

He took a deep breath, forcing himself to suppress the heat rising in his chest.

No, not yet.

He would wait until she came to him willingly, fully open to him without any fear or hesitation.

He didn’t want to scare her off. After all, she had only just begun to trust him.

“It worked too well,” he said hoarsely, trying to suppress his desire.

“But I’ll wait.”

He pulled her tightly into his arms, resting his chin once more on her head.

“Everything has its time… once we get home.”

His words were full of suggestion but still laced with a tender restraint.

Gabrielle buried her face in his chest, the corners of her lips curving

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He always knew how to flip her heart.

And yet, at the most crucial moments, he always ga ner the space, the respect, and the patience she needed.

Being with him just felt so right.

They held each other by the beach for a long time, until the sky was

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swallowed by night.

Only then did Zachary take her hand and lead her back to the car.

On the way home, the air inside the car was thick with warmth and intimacy.

He broke into her lifeless world with force, bringing chaos and salvation.

He was overbearing, powerful, and ruthless when needed, but all his gentleness and patience were reserved for her.

That extreme contrast made her fall deeper. She felt completely safe and secure.

“Had enough of staring yet?”

Zachary asked, eyes on the road, the corners of his mouth lifting.

Gabrielle flushed, caught red–handed. She quickly turned her head away to look out the window.

“Who’s staring at you? Don’t flatter yourself.”

Her voice had a slight pout, soft and sweet.

Zachary chuckled, his low voice rich and magnetic

“Right, right. I’m imagining things. I was the one who fell for you.” His tone was teasing and indulgent as he eased the speed of the car. Back at the villa, he didn’t go further than Gabrielle had thought. Instead, he gave her a gentle goodnight kiss and sent her off to rest.

That restraint and respect made Gabrielle feel even more at ease.

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In the following days, Zachary began preparing for the upcoming weekend party.

He called it “small“, but it was still quite luxurious.

Top–tier catering, flowers flown in from abroad, a meticulously designed garden venue…

Every detail reflected the host’s status and the importance he placed on the event.

Gabrielle watched the workers busily setting up, a sense of nervousness creeping in.

This time, she would be facing Zachary’s real inner circle.

Every one of them belonged to the elite group.

Would they really accept her, an abrupt appearance in his life?

“Nervous?”

Zachary’s arms circled her waist from behind, his chin resting in the crook of her neck.

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