Chapter 14

The security guard lifted his baton to stop Gabriella from getting inside the bar. Gabriella sighed and opened her wallet. She took a card and showed it to the guard. “Are we good now? Can I get inside?” The guard stepped back and bowed his head. “I’m sorry, ma’am!” No one would believe it, but Gabriella was a member. Her membership was paid by Izaak’s mom for the sole reason that her son frequented the place and that she couldn’t reach him when he was there. After the security outside, Gabriella thought that was the only hurdle, but no. As soon as she got inside, a man stopped in her tracks and tried to flirt with her. He was obviously so drunk, and Gabriella winced in disgust at the foul smell of alcohol from the man. The man snorted and held her hand. “Don’t touch me, please,” she politely said. She shoved the pervert's hand away. But he was persistent. He grabbed her with force, snaked his hand around her waist, and pulled her closer to his body. Gabriella's stomach churned with di