All Chapters of The Alpha She Wolf: Chapter 21 - Chapter 23

*** Gabriel's POV That was stupid. I shouldn't have kissed her. I knew before I did it that she wouldn't like it. I knew she would shove me away. I knew, but I still did it. Because I wanted to know how she tasted. She tasted like home. Like Mama's freshly baked cookies after dinner and Dad's sweet tea after a long day of training. Like the smell of Waverly's lavender bubble bath Mama used. I know it's the mate bond. Mama,Dad, and Waverly were my home. I always thought of them when I thought of home. Now, Amira is there, too. The damned brat had wormed her way into the memories of my family. How did she do that? She didn't want to. Amira doesn't want to be here. She doesn't want me. She was made for me, but her father decided I wasn't worthy. He condemned her to a life alone. I could never imagine doing that to my child. I could never purposely kill my child's mate. My office door slamming draws me from my thoughts. I look up at Dimitri. He looks concerned and pissed off. It's a

***Gabriel's POVDinner. It's what I've looked forward to since lunch. I nod at one of the guards, I think his name's Kyle but I can't remember, as he opens my bedroom door. "Barbecue pork tonight. Go grab some." I tell him. He looks confused but does as he's told. "When he comes back, you can go." I tell the other guard. He nods.I hear the girls giggling as I enter the room. I smile to myself, happy that Amira is finally enjoying herself. "Gabriel." Amira smiles at me as I walk into the closet, setting the tray on her desk. "Barbecue, yes!" Iyla jumps up, grabbing her plate before Amira can even stand. Iyla reclaims her spot on Amira's bed before digging into the food. "She really likes barbecue." Amira laughs as she wraps her arms around my waist. I hug her tight, both surprised and pleased that she's doing this in front of her friend. I take a deep breath, smelling my own products mixed with natural scent. It's a perfect combination. I relax as the heaviness in my body starts d