Chapter 6

Gianna

Even though earlier, I had decided that I would stay away from him, but one look at him and all my resolve dissolved into nothingness.

So instantly, I decided not to think much about all these things and just enjoy the attention which I was receiving. But then, just like someone has thrown cold water on my face, a realization draws on me that it is not like he is actually interested in knowing me; he is interested in this new girl he has just met.

And these two things are different.

This also made me realize that deep down, I was hoping that he would genuinely like me, which is stupid. Because why would he be interested in me when he can have anyone he wants?

I am not blind not to notice how every girl in the party was eyeing him. He is not like manwhore like most of the other club members from what I have heard, but still, he has been with quite a few females. And it was not like somebody told me about him or anything, but I have heard talking a group of girls bragging to each other, how they scored the Alpha for themselves.

A bitter feeling churns inside me when I think about him being with other girls. I feel angry, frustrated, at the same time, sad. These feelings seem illogical because how can I feel like this about someone who I have just met.

"Damn, this man is dangerous." Lightly chuckling to myself, I shake my head at the hilarity of my situation. 

It is better for me to stay away from him because he is bad for me and my heart.

Lifting my head, I look at the starless sky while a shiver of cold runs down my spine when the cold breeze touches my skin. The sound of music fills the silence around me, but it is still not loud enough to quieten my haywire thoughts.

"Gia, what are you doing here?" 

Plastering a smile on my face, I turn to find Eric walking towards me with a frown on his face.

"When did you return?" I accept his hug when he wraps his arms around me.

A few hours before the party, he stopped by my room to inform me that he had some business to attend to, so he might not be able to make it to the party. Honestly, I was slightly disappointed because I wanted to be with him, but I know he wouldn't have to go if it were not important. 

"Just fifteen minutes ago." He places a kiss on my temple, and then he releases me from the hug.

Eric might be dangerous for others, but he is an affectionate father. He never hesitates to show me how much he loves me. He made accepting him and this father-daughter relationship so easy for me that it seems like he has been with me throughout my life.

"Didn't you like the party?" He tries to read my expression, then a stern look appears on his face, "Or has somebody bothered you?"

My smile turns natural, and I can't help myself from wrapping my arms around him and hugging him. Even though I wasn't aware of him, there was a void inside me that only a father's love could fill. And that void disappeared from the warmth of his concern and love.

"I missed you, Dad." Emotions choke my throat; the word which is foreign yet familiar passes through my lips.

His body completely goes rigid for a moment, but then he tightly holds me against his chest as if he is trying to shield me from this world. 

This is the magic of a father's love. The moment I find myself in his strong embrace, I have turned into a little girl whose father is the strongest man of this world.

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When I returned to the party, I decided to enjoy the party and try not to think much about anything. However, I can constantly feel Jarek's burning gaze following me. A number of times, I have found myself from looking in his direction, but before he can catch me staring at him, I avert my gaze.

Even though it is hard to avoid him, but I am trying my best. And I am proud to say that, until now, I have been successful.

The party is still going on, but I have moved to the backside of the clubhouse because it was getting a bit raunchy. I don't have any issues with PDA, but at the moment, I saw some people going at it in front of everyone. Well, that's my cue to leave.

"Do you know we love chasing?" It feels like out of nowhere, Jarek appeared, making me slightly jump, "But I didn't like when you ran away from me." He sits beside me, and my arm lightly brushes against his leather jacket.

"But I hate it that you are avoiding me." His gaze holds mine, making it impossible to look away. 

"I wasn't avoiding you," I mumble while biting my lip.

"Really?" He chuckles, finding my lie amusing, and lightly runs his thumb beneath my bottom lip.

"Are you scared of me?" His expression turns serious while he gently cups the side of my face in his palm. "Scared of who I am?"

Surprisingly, this is the first time this thought came to my find that he is different. I know who he is, but this thought never occurred to me until he mentioned this. 

So, the question is, am I afraid of his true form? 

My gaze locks with his as I wait for the fear to consume me. But it never happened. However, there is another fear inside me that has nothing to do with who he is, but at the same time, it has everything to do with him.

"No." My lips part as a quiet sigh escapes through my lips, "I am not scared of you, but I am afraid of being heartbroken."

The way how I voiced out my true fear in front of him is even surprising for me. 

That's great now he will think that he has shown slight interest in me, and I have become this stupid clingy girl who was planning her future with him.

"With me, you don't have to be afraid of anything." He caresses my cheek with his thumb while his gaze holds a promise, "Because I will always protect you and your heart with all my being."

His words stir a sweet pain inside my heart, making my heart clench beautifully inside my chest.

How can he manage to say the right words, which silenced all my fears and doubts?

"Gianna, please don't think too much." He presses his forehead against mine, "All this is new for me as well. I haven't felt like this for anyone the way I feel for you. Let's give each other a chance, and see where our fate leads us."

There is something about him that makes me want to trust him, and that feeling is so strong that I cave in to his request without thinking much.

"Okay." Wrapping my fingers around his wrist, I nod my head as his gaze holds mine in some sort of unbreakable tie that it is difficult for me to look away from him.

His entire face lights up, and a most beautiful smile appears on his handsome face. 

He pulls me towards himself, and but I place my fingers on his lips when his lips are about to touch mine.

"We are taking things slow." Raising my eyebrows, I give him a pointed look, "Let's know each other first. The rest of the things can wait."

Even though my heart is telling me to trust him completely, a part of my mind is asking me to be careful. What if he just wants me? And once he gets what he wants then he would leave me.

Placing a kiss on my fingertips, he removes my hand away from his mouth.

"As you wish, because I am ready to wait for you as long as you want."