Chapter 25

MILA

Did he just say he loves me?

My eyes widened in shock as I processed his words. He loved me, and that erased every bad thing that has happened to me until now. Wasn’t that funny how that happened? My mind raced; a mix of disbelief and excitement swirled inside me.

“Gabe… you said… I mean, you mean it?” I stammered, my voice barely above a whisper.

Gabe nodded. “I do. I know it's abrupt, but I had to tell you. I’ve been nervous about it all day but now, I felt like I was going to burst if I didn’t tell you.”

So maybe this was what was plaguing him all night. This confession.

“But what about the mate thing, and your parents, and the fact I might not have a wolf? How can I be worthy of–”

“Stop,” he said, placing a finger over my lips. “It doesn’t matter. All I know right now is that I love you, Mila Amelie Davis.”

My heart pounded in my chest as a smile slowly spread across my face.

“Good,” I admitted, my cheeks burning from the blush, “because I love you too, Gabriel Isaac Aliz. I