***“I got in touch with Alpha Lorenzo’s beta as well, just like you instructed.” Vincent’s words pulled me from my musings.We were on a jet. Gabriel must have plenty of these if one exploded two days ago and he already had another one available for us to travel on. Papa was snoozing peacefully, hi
***Evelina’s POV ***Stepping out of the limo, my eyes soaked in the beautiful city around me.All around me was a fusion of modern minimalism and medieval grandeur. I’d travelled extensively before. But I’d never been to Spain. And I’d never seen a city quite like Barcelona. The beautiful skyline,
I gazed up at him, those words settling deep into my heart. I was tempted to close the gap. Tempted to push my lips against his and give into this damn attraction screaming to be acknowledged.The elevator doors sliding open brought me back to reality, and I hastily turned my face away from him. His
**Evelina's POV** The significance of what he wanted was not lost on me. He wanted me to meet the alphas with him. Like we were equals. Partners.“Can you tell me a little about them?” I finally asked, realizing that even if I left him humiliated, I would do my best to play the role he asked of me.
“I don’t know... maybe…,” Gabriel finally assented, inclining his head slightly. “If I was assured of your happiness. I installed my men around your university…I’ve had men following you since…” His eyes remained steady on the far-off crashing waves. “I know you were single for a time…” He let out a
**Gabe’s POV ** Maybe it was being back in my home country, but I felt myself in lighter spirits. My mate was here where she was supposed to be. Briefly, I recalled my previous decision to set her up here in this very penthouse. What a fool I’d been. There was no way I could leave Evelina here. Eve
**Gabe's POV**Evelina was a vision in deep indigo and silver lace.Her hair cascaded down her back like a waterfall of silk, shimmering under the soft glow of the chandeliers. Her eyes, a shade of dark brown that reminded me of the deep forest soil after a heavy rain, held a mixture of uncertainty.
Slowly, I let my fingers trail over her shoulder before curving behind to her shoulder-blade, and finally trailing down the bare skin of her spine. The beautiful woman in my arms gasped, leaning into me with a shiver of, dare I hope, anticipation.As we leaned in closer to each other, I could feel t