Chapter 34

Gabriel’s POV

I sat at the desk in my room, picking at the food Lovette had brought me. The food tasted bland in my mouth. I couldn’t help but feel aroused as I remembered how she had felt in my arms earlier. I wanted more of her, but she had pushed me away.

I must admit that it hurt a little. I had always been drawn to her since we exchanged phones, but I never acted on it. I didn’t want to force her into anything, but I was tired of waiting.

As I ate, fork in hand, I couldn’t shake off the fantasy of her. The way her long hair cascaded over her shoulders and the way her legs looked in her tight jeans. I couldn’t help but imagine them spreading open before me, inviting me in.

But then, reality hit me like a ton of bricks. I remembered the deal she had made with me and how it involved seeing Ralph every damn day until we did something about the creature.

I had noticed Ralph liked her so much the day I taunted him on purpose at the pack house. I suspected they were close the day I saw