Chapter 134
When I reach our floor, and see the double doors closed, I roll my eyes in humor before balancing the tray and opening the door. The first thing I see is Gabriel pretending to be asleep which immediately makes me laugh. He peeks before popping his head out from under the blanket with a husky chuckle, sitting up as I make my way over to him.
"Surprise!" I say jokingly, setting the tray down on the bed before climbing up onto his lap.
"Thank you, sweetheart." He murmurs, pulling the collar of his shirt I wear and pressing a kiss to my mark.
I hum in response, passing him a fork before we dig into the food. Gabriel immediately takes a sip of his coffee before eating the piece of strawberry I hold out to him. He leans forward and bites my finger making me cry out in surprise, laughing at his antics. After we've had food and set the tray on the bedside table, we lounge on the bed. Gabriel starts to trail his fingertips up and down my bare thigh, inching closer to my shorts every time. At one point, I roll over and press my sock covered foot against his bare chest when he starts tugging at the waistband of my shorts.
"No." I warn, trying to be as stern as possible even though my resolve is quickly weakening with the way his dark eyes are roaming my figure heatedly.
"Why not?" He grumbles, pouting like a child as he grips my shirt and tries to pull me back.
"Because you're definitely going to tire me out and I need to go out with the girls today." I shrug, lying on my stomach as I look through my phone.
"You can go tomorrow. Christmas shopping doesn't have to be done today." He almost whines and I stifle a chuckle at how he is pining for my attention right now.
"Gabriel, the girls planned this and I already said yes. I can't exactly tell them that I'm not coming because my mate wants to have some sexy time." I try to push him away when he crawls on top of me, turning me around so that I lie on my back.
"You're not going." He growls in that tone when he wants to be intimidating.
"I am."
"No, I won't let you." He shakes his head, peppering kisses to every inch of bare skin he can find.
"Gabriel..." I whine, trying to escape his grip but he is having none of it. "I'll make it up to you!"
That catches his attention. He pulls away and stares at me with a dubious look. "How?"
"Um...more sexy time tonight?" I offer, trying to come up with something better if he doesn't accept that.
"Deal." He nods, a naughty look in his eyes.
Oh god, what have I gotten myself into? I wonder with dread.
***
I'm watching television with Gabriel and asking him questions about how the bite has affected me. I have all the heightened abilities but I just can't turn into a vampire or werewolf like him. In the middle of our conversation, Vanessa decides to mind link me, making me jump out of my skin. Gabriel looks at me with amusement shining in his forest green eyes. I huff before responding to her.
"Hey girl! We're thinking of going gift shopping around one o'clock, will you be ready by then?" She asks, her voice soft and holding a melodic tone in the mind link.
"Yeah, I'll see you guys then!" I reply, sitting up on the bed.
"Okay can't wait, bye!"
I turn to Gabriel who is watching me with a curious look. "It was Vanessa, we're leaving at one."
He nods in return, taking a sip of his water. "I'll get your guards to go with you. Hurry up and get dressed, you've got ten minutes."
My eyes widen before I mutter out a curse as I glance at the clock hanging from the wall, hopping off the bed and rushing towards the walk-in closet. I manage to finish with enough time to spare and am now pulling on my coat and comfortable shoes. Placing a beanie on my head, I grab my bag and check if I have my purse and essentials. After confirming that I'm all set to go, I shut our bedroom door and make my downstairs to see the girls waiting in the foyer with Ryan and Gabriel.
I'm about halfway down the staircase when the girls turn to me, Valeria grabbing my hand and pulling me towards the door. But just as we are about to step outside, Gabriel pulls me back making me yelp in surprise. Valeria is dragged backwards before she turns and glares at her brother, pulling me to her side.
"Let me say goodbye." Gabriel growls at her, yanking me to his side.
"You're acting like we're going out of the country." She shoves him, barely able to make him stumble.
Gabriel huffs and puts her in a head lock, making me sigh in relief at not being pulled in different directions anymore. He pulls me into a side hug and presses a kiss to my forehead, whispering goodbye in my ear. Finally, he lets go of Valeria and speeds away before she can hit him.
"Have fun babe, I'll see you later!" He yells before grabbing a smirking Ryan by the elbow and disappearing into his office.
Valeria grumbles under her breath as we all make our way to the car waiting for us, shoving me lightly when I start laughing. I notice the guards waiting for us and greet them politely, climbing into the car parked on the driveway, the driver backing out and speeding off. Vanessa closes the partition, making sure the guards can't hear us before she turns to us.
"Okay, I have news for you girls!" Isabella speaks excitedly, waving her hands to catch our attention. We look at her in anticipation, she seems ready to burst with joy. "I'm pregnant. Three weeks along."
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