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“I will make you mine.”
“Another promise?” she said teasingly, but I could hear the pain in her voice.
“Don’t you want me?” I asked.
“If it is true that we are mates, then, of course!”
“I’m not lying, beautiful,” I said.
But I understood if she wasn’t completely convinced. I didn’t win her over that easily.
“I just don’t see Damon ever letting me go.”
“I will convince him.”
“And he will kill you,” Valeri said. “If it had been someone else …”
“I know he isn’t my biggest fan, but we are mates, and he must see we can’t just stay away from each other. I can’t allow it.”
“Gabriel … it’s not that simple. I don’t want to see either of you hurt.”
“Then I will make sure no one gets hurt,” I said.
She smiled a little.
“You can’t promise me that.”
“Watch me,” I said.
Chapter 17
-Gabriel-
We came back to the house just before the sun got up. The others had already gone to sleep, and I took Valeri’s hand, leading her back to where my room was. She seemed nervous about coming inside, but I let it be up to her, as I held the door open, waiting for her to make her decision. If she didn’t want to sleep here, I would find her another room, but I preferred she stayed with me. My possessive nature didn’t like it any other way.
“Well?” I asked.
Slowly she took a step forward and stepped into the room. I smiled, as I watched her come closer before I closed the door. She looked a bit surprised when she heard it close and the lock falling into place, but I didn’t advance. I didn’t try to corner her or anything. I wanted her to feel safe with me. She looked around the room, and I just let her, watching her. I loved watching her. I was surprised I could like something so simple, but I enjoyed it because she was my mate, and I would always love watching her.
“I had fun tonight,” she said and turned to look at me.
“Me too,” I said and took a step closer to her.
She smiled such a sweet smile which made me believe I could come even closer to her. I placed myself in front of her, and she looked a little surprised. I didn’t want her to feel crowded, but I wanted her close.
“I want more,” I told her.
She sighed.
“Gabriel—”
“More than one day. More than one night.”
“My brother—”
“Does not rule you,” I said.
Valeri didn’t look sure though.
