“Gabe, how’d the meeting go?” Vincent’s tone was cautious.Good motherfucker, be afraid of me. And don’t get too close to my mate.“Well enough. Let’s go Evelina. We’re leaving,” I said more harshly than I’d intended.There was a delay in her reaction. I took in the spark of rebellion in her eye. Sh
Flabbergasted, I froze. Evelina’s lips parted in shock, her cheeks flamed from embarrassment.The deep gurgling grew louder and more desperate. She shifted in her seat, trying to hide the very audible sounds of her hunger.My eyebrows furrowed together in consternation.“You’re hungry,” I stated, my
Evelina’s POVAs Gabriel’s words sunk in, I felt like the ground had slipped out from beneath me. Sleep in his room? With him? The idea sent a shiver down my spine, and I immediately began to protest, my mind racing for a way out of this situation.“Sleep in your room?” I repeated incredulously. I s
The material of Gabriel’s shirt was smooth against my skin, carrying a faint scent of his cologne that lingered in the fabric. As I slipped it on, the garment enveloped me in his scent, a heady mix of musk and leather that seemed to seep into my very being. The talisman I wore on my arm was supposed
Evelina's POVLying in bed, I turned my back towards the bathroom door where I could hear Gabriel running the water. The bed was large, enough to keep a decent space between us, yet I couldn’t help but speculate if he had different intentions for the night. Suddenly, I heard the door open to the bat
I could feel his breath on my neck, warm and seductive.“Vos sabes que lo queréis tanto como yo (you know you want it as much as I do),” he whispered, lips running up and down the column of my throat. “Let it happen, Evelina. Let go of your fear. There is a reason you are my mate. I complete a part
It took me a minute to realise he meant my ring. My engagement ring.Fuck no. That was all I had left of Robert. How could he expect me too…My eyes widened in realization. That ring was just another symbol to him that showed he didn’t possess me. Not completely. My eyes narrowed in on Gabriel as I
The darkness in the room began to surge with ominous energy as the shadowy figure of the woman floated closer. The surrounding shadows seemed to grow more dense, more…malevolent. I could feel the familiar hum of my innate magic begging to be let out. Protect yourself, it screamed at me.I took a dee
“Your turn!” I called. “This is going to be easy for you, mi vida.” I knew the missing planks were there—places I’d nearly stepped into myself. “You already saw—” but I stopped speaking when I saw the mist begin to swirl furiously in front of my very eyes, covering the entire bridge in a shroud of d
**Gabe’s POV** I stood at the edge of the ancient bridge, dark mists around us, as my heart pounded against my ribcage. I looked down into the thick mist swirling around the chasm below. There was nothing but darkness under the bridge. The bridge stretched out in front of us, its wooden planks worn
"Here lay the knights of the Order, tasked with protecting the Sacred Flame," Sister Agnes explained. I stared at the tombs, realizing that there was much more to the story of the Sacred Flame than was told in the book. We were missing a key piece of information. Why would the Sacred Flame need pr
**Evelina's POV** Standing before us was Sister Agnes, a smile on her face. She did not seem at all threatened by or afraid of Gabe. “I knew you would come! I knew I would see you again!” she crowed excitedly, taking a step forward. Gabe let out another vicious snarl. I looked at Sister Agnes a
I took a step back arching a brow. “Tell me why we’re here, “ I insisted. Gabe sighed, before looking at me with resignation. “We’re here to find the witch of Avalon and obtain the Sacred Flame,” he relented, making the pit of my stomacch drop. Could I, a witch that held a part of Lilith inside
Suddenly, I felt the darkness curling around me. Trying to take control while I was in the throes of ecstasy. “Control it, mi vida. Master it,” Gabe urged, sensing what was going on. "Yes," I moaned, feeling the familiar sensation building inside me. "I am more than just the darkness." I arched
**Evelina's POV** Gabe leaned in closer, his eyes filled with raw hunger, and my heart pounded in my chest. I didn't need the mate bond to tell me what the look in his eyes meant. He was turned on. Which was surprising to say the least. “You…aren’t grossed out?” I queried warily. A huff of laug
“It’s getting easier to control it,'“I whispered sleepily. “It’s almost like…it’s merging with me rather than fighting against me now. I can feel its power….I can feel the sinister intent. But I can also cut through it and maybe harness the demonic energy.” I couldn’t help my eyes dropping shut as I
I took in a deep breath, feeling the tension slowly release from my body as I trusted Gabe's words. I concentrated on his presence around me and the tranquil effects of the hot water as it enveloped me, removing all the stress and exhaustion from my bones. It was then that I felt a sudden calmness s