Chapter 21

Back in the bedroom of the villa, Gabriel asked Marissa, "What did he have to say? From the look on your face... Don't tell me you're having second thoughts?" As soon as Marissa returned to the room, Gabriel caught her off guard and pinned her against the wall. Though he was the younger brother with the rumored impotence, Gabriel had a tall frame with broad shoulders and a lean torso. The sudden movement gave him a powerful, domineering presence. Marissa had to tilt her head just to meet his gaze. His eyes were locked on hers with something fierce and possessive, and his voice was laced with unmistakable jealousy. At that moment, Marissa was mulling over Joshua's question, "Will you love him?" Never would she have expected Gabriel to misunderstand her musing expression as second thoughts. It was so absurd that Marissa found it funny. She couldn't help but burst out giggling. She gave him a light shove. "Please. I've barely hated him enough. Also, it's the first time I've seen yo