Chapter 70
"Back in Spain, there was a troop of rogues around my territory one day, and she asked for aid through the pack's mind connection that all wolves possess. I had just learned that she'd never been as true to me as I had believed, and... I instructed the pack not to aid her. The royals, the council, and everyone else learned the news the following morning. I do not even regret not assisting her, though. Not in the least." I scream and look up at him with astonishment. He sat there with tight lips and wary eyes, yet I occasionally notice flashes of apprehension and anxiety in them. As a result, everyone refers to him as a monster or a beast. And they believe that Eliza's destiny will befall me as well? Will I? "Amanda, baby, please" He calls softly while extending both arms. " Come over here." I shake my head as I observe hurt flare through his green eyes before his demeanor softens and becomes beseeching once more. He motions for me to approach him once more, and after a moment of hesitation, I carefully make my way over. As I got closer to him, I allowed his hands take a tight hold of my hips and instantly became hyperaware of the heated tingles dancing across my skin. "That can't possibly happen to me, can it? I'm sure I will not end up as her, or would I?"
Gabriel looks me in the eyes with hard, dark green gaze. He finally sighs, takes me upon his lap, and gives me a strong kiss on the temple before encircling me in his arms. As he encircles my waist with his arm, holding me firmly to him, my hands are clutching his wrist. I can't help but tremble because Gabriel has personally validated all the tales I've tried to ignore about him being ruthless and violent. "Remember how I said that our soulmates are like our other half for us?" He mutters as he looks up at the balcony. I nod, trying to figure out how his query connects to my own. I sense movement and look up to gaze at him peering down at me. His eyes are lovely green pools in contrast to the harsh orbs I usually look into. His lips are set in a rigid line. His fingertips go over my bare arm, sending shivers all over, and I fight back the shivering groan that threatens to burst forth. "You have my complete heart. Yours is everything about me, including my heart, soul, and life." His remarks cause me to gasp in disbelief as my heart is pounding. The slightest of smiles appear on his lips in response to the sounds, that I almost swoon if it weren't for the fact that he is tightly holding me.
"Elizabeth never showed any interest in me; instead, she was only concerned with the riches and influence I could provide her. Even though she was partly werewolf, our relationship never mattered to her. The entire time, she was acting." He turns me around such that I am straddling his waist while he talks in a hushed tone. "You Amanda, on the other hand, is like a refreshing air in my polluted existence." As I heard his words—which are ringing with the truth—I bite my lip and avert my eyes. My chin is raised by his index finger, which is positioned beneath it, allowing our eyes to lock. I nearly become lost in the depth of his hot and passionate gaze.
He's telling me the truth concerning his background, and it's all so raw and true. There will be no more secrets among us since he is now opening up to me. "Every aspect of you and I is true." He says in a raspy voice while warming my face using his hands. "You're nothing like her, and that's what I'm accustomed to, and I sometimes do not even know how to handle it. It's so fucking genuine. You are unique—in a wonderful way."
I grin while tucking a hair strand behind my ear. This is unique. Like previously, Gabriel isn't hesitating to let me peer inside the window of his soul. I lean my head on his chest and inhale his earthy, manly odor. He won't harm me, therefore I'm safe. " All Eliza asked for were basic items that wouldn't even leave a cent on my credit card because she was a materialistic person who only wanted the most costly gifts. Despite my best efforts, you only seem pleased whenever we go to McDonald's. You make an effort to make me feel better, while Elizabeth wouldn't even approach me when I'm furious. And you set out on a quest to irritate me so much that it would be shocking if she and I ever had a decent discussion." I scowl and glance up at him as I prepare to respond, but he stops me in my tracks as his warm hands caress my skin as they slide beneath my shirt. "Well," I replied, "I much prefer food than pricey presents that I would never use due of my propensity for damaging or losing things. If I can make you feel better, then why shouldn't I?"
He gives a hearty giggle before tilting my chin and kissing me, which made me shudder. His body soon begins to unwind as he sinks further into the armchair. He can easily discover an exposed area of my flesh where my neck and my shoulder meets because I'm wearing his shirt, which is quite large for my little body. I've always thought it was a little strange that he would focus more on this area. It appears to be where werewolves mark their mates. Werewolves will sense the power a mate carries regardless of seeing the mark. However, Lycans may choose where they want their mark to be since it will alert other Lycans of whom the male or female belongs to. Gabriel also seemed to like the thought of displaying his mark in full view of everyone. When he licks the area behind my ear which makes my tummy flutter with excitement, I moan quietly. He backs off and idly rubs his hands over my exposed flesh." "You accepted us and showed kindness and compassion to a pack of werewolves as well as Lycans despite the fact that you are a human." As he lifts my head up, he grunts quietly, capturing my teeth biting at my lower lip and pecking my lips right after each statement. "I like how innocent you are, how you stutter when you're uncomfortable with me, and your adorable flush that arises everytime I touch you. You moaning, "azúcar," make me fucking crazy" (Sugar.) "Not that I'm rational with you either, I suppose." I mumble and turn my head away as I become aware of his passionate gaze on me. " You make me crazy just as much."