~Gabriel~
Andrew and I walked away from everyone so that we could have a private conversation.However,I didn't feel okay about it because I know how much he hates me.We finally stopped when we were away from everyone's earshot and it was quiet for a while.“Does aunt know that you are the one who hurt her daughter five years ago?”I took a sharp breath when I heard Andrew's words.Amanda’s mother doesn't know that I'm the reason why her daughter was hurt five years ago and I'm grateful that her daughter never mentioned it to her.I can't help it but think how things would be if she knew the fucking truth.Sometimes I feel guilty when she treats me nicely and shows me alot of love because I don't deserve any of that.Not until I make everything right.Amanda's mother has been so nice towards me and my father since they came to stay with us in Crescent Moon pack.She treats me as though I'm her own flesh and blood…I closed my eyes and heaved a deep sigh.~Lucia~“I think I should get going…”Amanda said as she looked in the opposite direction and I couldn't help it but follow her eyes and that's when I read in between the lines.“Hey Amanda we are still talking here!”I whisper-yelled but she winked at me.“I need to change Ariana's clothes because she's sweaty.I will be back in a few.”I rolled my eyes because that was a lame excuse she was giving me.“Amanda…”She turned around and walked away,never looking back at me and I felt betrayed.How dare she leave me just like that?Best friends are supposed to support each other no matter what, right?I was not that dumb for heaven's sake!I know she walked away on purpose so that I could face my past.I felt my heart thumping so hard against my ribcage and for a split second,I was afraid that it would explode.I thought that I was prepared mentally to face my past head on but here I was,a nervous wreck and I felt like running away at the moment.I heaved a deep
~Amanda~“I hate him!I fucking hate him!”I looked at Lucia with raised eyebrow because I didn't know what the hell was going on with her.When I walked away,I wanted them to have some privacy so that they could talk like two grown asses and sort things out.But no!I think they didn't come to an agreement because here she was,so frustrated.“What's the matter?”I inquired because I was so eager to know what happened between the two when I left the backyard as an excuse to change my daughter's clothes.“Can you imagine what excuse Leon told me when I asked him the reason why he never told me that he was a fucking wolf?”She heaved a frustrated sigh and I could tell that indeed she was pissed off.“Tell me…”I said curiously,”You can't believe it!”She heaved another deep breath.“He told me that it's because our relationship had no strings attached.That he didn't think of telling me because it's personal!Can you imagine that?”She asked and I was quiet for a whi
~Gabriel~Amanda was quiet when she heard my words.After Andrew told me whatever she went through,I felt so horrible with myself.I know “sorry” was not enough but I felt the need to apologise.If Amanda was able to go through all that and now she's doing alright,I can say that she's such a strong woman.Amanda heaved a deep sigh then turned to look at me,”I don't want to talk about the past, Gabriel.”She said and I nodded in understanding.“Thank you for the jacket,”She handed me the jacket,”Please excuse me,I will go to check on Ariana.”She forced a smile on her lips then turned around and walked away.I watched Amanda as she walked away.She didn't bother to turn back to look at me and for some unknown reason,my heart ached inside my chest.I wished I could hold her hand so that she wouldn't walk away from me.However,I didn't know how to do it because I knew we would end up fighting.I still looked in the direction whe
~Amanda~My daughter's question caught me off guard.My lips curved into a smile when I looked at her innocent face.She was demanding some answers from me.I nodded.“Of course I miss him too.”Her lips curved into a smile and I could tell that she was happy to know that I missed Gabriel just the same way that she missed him.My heart melted when I saw my daughter's smiling face once again and I pulled her into a tight hug and rubbed her back soothingly.“Don't worry,Uncle Gabriel will come back to us,he promised.”I assured my daughter so that she doesn't feel sad anymore.Even though I didn't want to admit it out loud,the truth is…I missed Gabriel and I hated every single feeling of it.I don't have any idea what the hell was happening to me!I was supposed to be happy that Gab was not around because that is what I have always wanted,to be far away from him.However,I couldn't understand why his absence affected me so much.It made me feel a void deep in
~Amanda~I arranged the paperwork that I had just finished to work on and a deep breath escaped my lips.I collapsed on the highly backed chair and closed my sore eyes.Since it's on Friday,I had a lot of paperwork to take care of because I didn't want to leave pending work.I spent the entire day my ass stuck on the chair and my eyes glued on white sheets.Lucia asked if she could visit but I told her that I was so busy and my schedule is fixed.Thanks to the heavens tomorrow is on Saturday,I will rest and regain the energy.I turned my head to look through the window,the sun was setting in the West and it only meant one thing,it was time to go back to Crescent Moon pack and the idea made me excited because I missed Ariana so much.There was a knock on the door and I granted whoever was knocking the permission to enter.Andrew walked in with some papers in his arms.“Oh heavens,don't tell me that there is more paperwork to take care of.”I grumbled.“I think
~Amanda~Ariana hurriedly climbed down from the bed and rushed to Gabriel who received her with open arms.He planted kisses on her face and my daughter couldn't stop giggling, obviously happy to see her uncle again.My lips curved into a smile because it was a sight to behold.Ariana cling onto him so tightly as though she was afraid that he would disappear into thin air.“Did your favourite uncle?”He playfully asked and my daughter nodded almost immediately.“Yes,I missed you so much, uncle Gab.”Gabriel’s lips curved into a broad smile when he heard my daughter's genuine voice.“Uncle Gabriel missed you too,so much.”He kissed her on the forehead.“I brought you something.''Ariana's eyes brightened,”Really?''She asked in excitement and Gab nodded.He bent over slightly and picked the shopping bag that he had placed on the ground then gave it to Ariana.“Thank you so much,uncle Gab.”Ariana received the present with a smile.“Mommy missed you too,uncle Ga
~Amanda~I woke up very early in the morning and began to work on the papers after taking a quick shower.Ariana was still sleeping,my mother was already awake and so was everyone.I raised my head when someone placed the coffee on the table.“I think it will help,”Gabriel said with a smile.Only the heavens knew how much I needed the cup of coffee at the moment.I was too busy to go to the kitchen to prepare myself a cup of coffee when I woke up, thanks to the heavens Gabriel thought of making one.“Thank you so much,I really need it.”I said with a broad smile, picked the cup of coffee and sipped.I momentarily closed my eyes to savour the taste.It was strong just the way I liked and the sugar was right,not too much or too little.It was just prepared to perfection…Gabriel looked at the papers on the table,”I can help you with the paperwork if you allow me.”He shrugged nonchalantly.I looked at the papers and a wave of exhaustion washed over me.It was
~Amanda~“What the hell is going on,Amanda?”Andrew asked with creased eyebrows.”He's going to join the male modelling team.We need his help,Andrew.”I said in a calm and composed voice.I asked my secretary to show Gabriel where other male models were so that he can get ready with others.Andrew laughed as though that was the funniest joke of the year.“Are you really serious?Does he even know how to model or pause?”He asked and I could tell that he found it funny.“I taught him the basics yesterday.I’m confident that he won't let me down.He’s a quick learner.You have no idea how many hours I spent teaching him.”Andrew looked at me as though I had grown a second head.“I know the two of you don't get along really well but,can you keep your differences aside for a few hours until the event ends?We need him, Andrew.''He heaved a deep sigh.“I just hope that he doesn't screw up everything that we worked hard for.”He said through gritted teeth.“Amand
AMANDA Oh heavens!It was finally happening!He finally popped the question!I nodded my head almost immediately,”Yes, Gabriel.I will marry you!”The tension on his face faded away and it was now replaced with a big smile.He heaved a deep sigh.I didn't know he was that nervous while asking the question.Gabriel picked the ring and grabbed my hand then slowly slid the engagement ring on the middle finger of my left hand.The ring felt cold against my finger and it fitted perfectly,as though it was made just for me.Gabriel stood up and wiped tears from my eyes, that's when I realised that I was shading tears of joy.“I can't wait to call you wifey…”He chuckled then leaned and kissed me.“Mine!”He said possessively in my head as he kissed me so deep,”I can't wait to be your wife.”I told him through the mind link and he groaned in response.We continued to kiss so passionately.Gabriel hoisted me and I wrapped my legs around his waist so tightly.He gave my arse a gentle squeeze and I let ou
~Amanda~THREE WEEKS LATER Gabriel recovered from the poison and now he is doing alright.He is back to training to get back his strength because the poison weakened his immune system.I have been training too so that in case the enemies attack the pack,I will be able to protect our daughter and future kids.I haven't gone to the company for the past three weeks.Andrew has been in charge of everything and he always informed me how was running in my absence.I have to say that I'm grateful for having Andrew as a working partner because he is amazing to work with.Andrew has closed a couple of deals in my absence and handled the company so well.I’m not that surprised because his parents were entrepreneurs too.Apart from having shares in our company,Andrew owns other businesses which were left under his name by his parents.I was surprised when Andrew visited Crescent Moon to check on Gabriel and wished him a quick recovery.As far as I could remember,the two didn't get along that well.I
Chapter 103~Gabriel~”“For what?”She asked in confusion,”For everything.”The frown on her face only deepened when she heard my words.“I know I owe you an apology because Amanda went through alot in the past because of me.”I paused and took a deep breath.“I can't help it but feel guilty because you're treating me with love despite knowing the truth.''I bowed my head once again.I couldn't remember when was the last time I felt this way in my life.I felt as though I had committed an unforgiving crime.I wanted Amanda's mother,I mean our mother, to know that I was really sorry about what happened between Amanda and I in the past.“I swear I didn't have any idea that Amanda was pregnant when we parted ways in such a heartbreaking way back in campus.I tried looking for her so that I could explain everything to her but all my efforts to search for Amanda was in vain.I searched the whole of
~Amanda~Gabriel pulled back and pretended as though he didn't want to kiss me in the first place.I almost groaned but looking at our daughter's cute innocent face made my lips curve into a smile.“Mommy!”Our daughter screamed at the top of her voice and I could feel the longing in her voice.She ran to us and jumped on the bed, giggling.“Careful dear,”I whispered as we hugged so tightly.My mother stared at us with a smile, Gabriel as well.“Did you miss mommy?”I asked my daughter after pulling off from the tight embrace and she nodded with a pout.“Yes,you lied that you'll come back.”I swallowed when I heard my daughter's words,”Mommy is so sorry for lying to you, okay? It's just that,I got a little busy.”I brushed hair strands from her face and tucked it behind her ear.“Grandma told me that you're taking care of uncle Gabriel because he got hurt,”She turned to look at Gabriel and I could see worry
~Amanda~“Ga…Gabriel,”I stuttered, afraid that I might be dreaming.The corner of his lips curved into a smile.The smile that I have been craving to see on his face so bad.Gabriel wiped tears from my eyes and that is when I realised that I was crying.Damn it!Only the heavens knows how much I had missed his touches that sent a shiver down my spine.My eyes shuttered effortlessly and I leaned in to feel more of his touch.Just this once,I decided to let all my emotions get the better of me and more tears streamed down my cheeks.Gabriel growled and that made me open my eyes,”I don't like to see you crying,”He said and I could feel the annoyance in his voice.“But…I can't help it.”I said in almost a whisper but loud enough for him to hear what I had just said.“I was so scared, Gabriel.”I confessed how I was feeling deep inside me.“When you dropped on the ground in the study room.I was so scared that I was going t
~Amanda~Leon heaved a deep sigh then shook his head.The little hope that I had on my way to the hospital flew through the window.“The doctors are checking up on him right now.”He explained to me,”What about you take a little break?I will watch over him.”I told Leon and I could see conflict in his eyes.“Are you sure you're going to be alright? Gabriel will kill me in case something happens to you.”I couldn't help but roll my eyes when I heard his words.“You're worrying too much,Leon.I think it will be good if you change,”I nodded to his blood stained clothes.“That's right,”He chuckled,”Call me in case of anything, okay?”He told me and I nodded.I could tell that Leon was really worried about Gabriel and I was glad to know that he had such a caring friend.The door clicked open and doctors walked out of the room,”How is he?”I asked one of them.“His body is responding r
~Amanda~Slowly,I turned around to find my mother standing at the door with a surprise look on her face.She looked at the sleeping Gabriel on the hospital bed then turned to look at me.“Is it true?”She asked and I could see so many unasked questions in her eyes.Taking a deep breath,I nodded hesitantly.“Ye…yes.”I said in almost a whisper but loud enough for my mother to hear what I had just said.“How?”She asked as confusion took over her features.”As far as I remember,you told us that you didn't know about Ariana's father because it was a one night stand and you never saw the man ever again since he was gone when you woke up.”I took a sharp breath when I heard my mother's words.I looked away, feeling guilty for lying to her all this time.“Can we talk about it somewhere else?I think this is not the right place.”My mother nodded to my words.I turned to look at Gabriel one last time t
~Amanda~I went on my knees then cradled Gabriel's face in my palms,”Gabriel, Gabriel.”I called, shaking his head slightly as though doing so would make him come to his senses.“Gabriel please open your eyes.You can't do this to me.You can't leave me.Please open your eyes…''I pleaded,tears streaming down my cheeks like a waterfall.“Gabriel…”I screamed helplessly,hugging him so tightly to my chest.The door to the study room opened and the doctors walked in with a bed, accompanied by Alpha,Leon and the beta and they looked so worried.“Please excuse us Ma'am.”The doctors looked at me as I continued to hold Gabriel in my arms so tightly, sobbing.“He needs medical attention right away because he was stabbed by a poisonous dagger in the battlefield.”Leon crouched to my level and carefully pulled me so that I could let Gabriel go.I fought Leon but he held me so tightly.I knew there was no point in fighting him anymore because my strength was nothing compared to his.I gave up fighting an
~Amanda~“Gabriel,your mother,sister and niece to the hideout.Make sure they are all safe before joining the warriors in the battlefield.”Alpha said, pushing back the chair and standing up immediately.Before he could turn around and walk away,my mother grabbed his hand and he stopped.“Jacob,”My mother called in an emotional voice and I could see tears in her eyes.I could feel the fear in her voice too.She was afraid to lose her mate.I saw conflict in Jacobs' eyes as he looked at my mother,his eyes so gentle as though everything had disappeared and my mother was the only thing that existed at the moment.“I promise you that I will return my love.”He leaned and pecked my mother on the lips.He tried to pull away his hand from my mother's grip but she clung onto it so tightly.“I don't want to lose you.I can't take it.I want to let you go Jacob because there is danger out there.Please don't go.Please don't leave I beg you…”She pleaded.The tears that my mother was holding finally str