06

He dismissed them all, and they all went back to dancing and drinking as Gabriel grabbed me by my hand, pulling me away from my friends who were all grinning widely at me.

« You look gorgeous by the way. » He said as we moved upstairs, directing me into a room which I assumed used to be his old bedroom.

I couldn’t stop myself from biting the insides of my cheeks, wanting to stop the crimson blush that covered my whole face.

He chuckled at me, a playful growl leaving his lips from my reaction. « You look cute when you blush. »

I laughed at that, it was such a lie, « I look like a tomato. »

He shook his head, amused at my reply, his deep laugh making my smile grow wider.

We sat on his bed for hours, just talking, laughing, and getting to know each other. It was everything I thought it would be, it was the start of our relationship and the beginning of the marking and mating process.

The music had pretty much died down when Gabriel touched my jaw, his fingers trailing to the back of my neck.

I didn’t allow myself to feel nervous, I moved forward, confidently bringing my lips to his, our tongues tangling together. The light taste of alcohol was there but I didn’t take much notice as his hands moved towards my hips, pulling my body on top of his.

Moments later he turned us around, his muscular form towering over mine as his lips trailed light torturous kisses down my neck and chest.

His hands caressing my skin, his fingers wrapping round the straps of my dress before his eyes suddenly searched mine for permission.

I held his eye contact, nodding my head in consent. He presses his lips to mine and my body lustfully reacted to his, our chests touching before he backs up slightly, moving his hands down to my hips, gently pulling my dress off.

I leaned forward, my hands tugging at the bottom of his t-shirt as he pulled it off, his muscles constricting, his defined stomach and chest on show before he effortlessly pulled me towards him.

Within seconds we were skin on skin, our hands, tongues, and mouths frantically moving against one another. His lips always finding themselves in the crook of my neck, the place his mark would lay. His teeth grazing the area but never fully marking me as his, he was teasing me.

I gave myself to him fully that night, he was my mate and I trusted him with my heart, soul, and body.

At least, I thought I could.

My eyes fluttered open, my head pounding from the amount of alcohol I had drunk last night. The room still pitch black, a slight gap between the curtains proving it was still night-time.

A thin blanket was scattered over me, goose bumps erupting against my skin due to the lack of clothing on my body. I shivered a little from the coldness that swept my arms and legs.

I groaned from the headache that caused my eyes to be heavy, it was as if I had been trampled on by a herd of elephants. When my eyes finally realised that I wasn’t in my own room, I looked around.

My conscience and the memories of last night creeping up on me, reminding me of the events that happened.

Laid besides me was my mate, he was lying flat on his stomach, his back muscles prominent yet relaxed as he slept, a small smile gracing his features.

I smiled, unable to stop the butterflies that filled my belly. Last night was unexpected but I held no regrets, we were mates and although we had mated, we had not fully sealed our relationship with marking one another.

I didn’t think too much into it, I wasn’t in a rush to be mated fully. With Gabriel being an Alpha, it meant I would become his Luna and that was a huge responsibility. We would both have control and authority over a large territory along with the duty and power of protecting a pack.

Gabriel unexpectedly shuffled a little, stirring in his sleep, manoeuvring himself into a more comfortable position. I froze for a moment not wanting to wake him up.

After a while, I moved myself closer to him as quietly as I could, my body shifting next to his, my eyes closing as I yawned. He unconsciously pulled me closer, tightening his strong arms around me, his body warmth and touch making me fall back to sleep.

It wasn’t until a few hours later that I felt a shuffle on the bed, it dipped slightly as Gabriel stood up, I didn’t take any notice and closed my eyes again but when I started hearing him move around, I sat up.

My attention was completely focussed on him, he had started to pull up his jeans and threw on his t-shirt. His demeanour made me pull the comforter over my naked body, covering myself. Feeling insecure and conscious.

« Where are you going ? » I questioned, panic and uncertainty laced in my voice. My expression utterly confused and alarmed at his cold and distant behaviour.

His eyes never met mine and he didn’t utter a single word as he stepped out of the room, leaving me feeling distraught and on edge.

I pulled the comforter back, reaching down to grab my clothes, throwing on my dress as I clutched my shoes in my hand, racing down the stairs, following his lingering scent.

I had just managed to catch up to him, he was walking towards his car, only a few feet away from the door.

« Where are you going ? » I repeated, reaching out for his hand. Our touch igniting the tingles that flowed up my fingers and into my arms, confirming our mate bond.

He stopped and turned to face me, his face stone cold and full of regret. My chest began to constrict, my heart palpitating painfully from apprehension. I already knew what he was going to say and do before he opened his mouth.

I swallowed the large lump in my throat, my eyes close to watering but I held it in.

« I’m leaving. » He grunted, his voice void of emotion. He pulled my hand from his, backing away as he continued walking to his car.

« Why, I don’t understand. » I whispered faintly, dread consuming me. « We’re mates Gabriel. »

He stopped as he reached his car, his hands on the door handle, spinning round to face me. « I never expected to meet you so soon. I never imagined myself with my mate and I never wanted one. »

His words sliced through me like a knife, my heart physically shattering into pieces. He didn’t want me, he never had and never will. The only way this was ending was with a rejection.

Tears were pooling in my eyes, slowing falling down my face as I looked at him, my heart literally breaking. « If you leave Gabriel, I won’t chase you. I won’t fight for someone who won’t fight for me. »

I could feel my wolfs desperation, but I was determined to keep as strong as I could, I didn’t want to look weak and I wasn’t going to force him to be with me, even though it broke my heart.