*** It was late afternoon and the warrior training was nearly over. One aspect Amaya said we needed to work on was my hand to hand combat. Amaya was awful at it. So we ended up on the training grounds looking for a warrior to train against before all of them called it a day. “L-luna,” Luca gasped
**Gabe’s POV** I stopped a few feet away, feeling that ugly curl of possessive jealousy churning in my stomach. I took in the scene before me – my mate straddling a warrior on the ground, both of them breathing heavily. “What the hell is going on here?” I growled, my voice low and dangerous. “I
My hands moved over her body, gently but firmly, as if reminding her of my possession. “I’m going to need them?” Evelina finally echoed breathlessly, her hopeful tone not lost on me. I could practically feel her body vibrate with excitement as it slowly consumed her. “I’m going to be rough, mi v
“Use your safe word, and I will,” I murmured silkily. I paused, waiting. But she was quiet. So I didn’t let her go. Instead, I trapped both her wrists in one hand and moved my free hand over the swell of her perfect ass before splaying it across the small of her back. I pushed her her closer into
**Gabe's POV ** Letting out a low growl, I grabbed her wrists, pinning them above her head with one hand, her body pressing into mine.She writhed against me, attempting to break free from my grasp but all that did was intensify the pleasurable sensation of our bodies rubbing together.I refused to
In that moment, we were no longer two separate entities, but a single unit joined in perfect harmony. Every fiber of my being was consumed by this intense connection, and I knew that nothing could ever compare to the feeling of becoming one with her like this.Her lips met mine, our tongues dueling
As the sun began to dip below the horizon, I stroked her hair, my fingers gentle as I laid down beside her and whispered, "Forever.”She turned into me, burying her face into my chest."Forever," she echoed softly, her voice barely above a whisper.After a few moments, she moved her head back to loo
**Evelina’s POV**I woke up alone. There was no Gabe. No warm lips kissing me awake, no strong arms pulling me closer to a hard, warm chest as we snuggled before starting our day.The faint smell of his cologne lingered in the air, a cruel reminder of his absence. I missed him.I stretched my limbs
At those words, a sense of peace washed over me. I knew that, as much as I loved Evelina, I was also beginning to understand my duty and my role in the grander scheme of things. “You want me to believe that my love for Evelina and this land will make me strong enough to protect her? Even against gr
She leaned in and took my length into her mouth, making me jerk. I moaned her name and knew this moment would be etched into my mind forever as she bobbed her head up and down, and her eyes met mine expectantly. I watched Evelina’s eyes, full of love and desire as she pleasured me. Her warm mouth e
**Gabe’s POV** I entered the room Evelina and I were staying in to see Evelina sitting up in bed with a book in her hand. It took me a minute to realize it was the witch book that Sister Agnes had given her. She put the book down and glanced up at me, eyes full of concern. “I went looking for you,
“CARAJO!” he yelled in anger. “I just think your mate needs to work on his temper,” Syra added distastefully. “Cursing in the sacred realm of Avalon is frowned upon!” Syra yelled loudly towards Gabe. Gabe looked at her and said something in Spanish that made me gasp in mortification. “¡Que te den
The darkness receded as quickly as it had come, replaced by the vibrant colors of Avalon once more. The stream sparkled in the sunlight, the trees swayed gently in the breeze, and the flowers bloomed in their full glory. I took a deep breath, and then let out a small yelp of surprise when I realized
**Evelina's PoV** The misty air wrapped around us like a nurturing shawl, the soothing sound of the stream a constant background music as the vibrant greenery enveloped me in its embrace, a living sanctuary of peace and magic. Trees towered above us, their vibrant green leaves dancing in the gentl
Suddenly, the trials I had had to face in the forest of reflection made complete sense. It was a trial Syra had faced herself, though in a completely different context. “You cannot blame yourself for your sister's choices,” Gabe finally grunted, crossing his arms. “You are right, Gabriel. I cannot
**Evelina's POV** Apparently she had been in Gabe’s vision as well. Because he immediately moved to shield me with his body and extended his claws defensively, poised to attack Sarah. “You’re the evil witch from the past!” he growled out. “I won’t let you harm my mate!” Sarah looked at Gabe and r
Sarah’s eyes widened in shock and fear as she saw the intensity of light glowing in my hands.“How…is this possible? You wield it…” she trailed off, looking around for the torches we had often used to carry the light of the flame into battle. Looking for the chest that often held a remnant of the fl