Chapter 144

"Is something wrong?" He asked throatily, his breath caressing my face due to our close proximity. "Um…I just…ah….I don't want you do be disappointed," I mumbled in humiliation. My face was burning. "Disappointed?" "Yeah, well…there isn't a lot to find…there." Hopelessly I gestured at my chest, berating my complete and utter lack of experience and eloquence. How was I messing this up already? "Sorry, I just don't want you…" I started again when Gabriel didn't say anything, but he quickly silenced me by clamping a hand over my mouth. His expression had hardened and he looked angry. "Don't you dare apologize," he snapped at me and I could only sit there, blinking up at him, all too aware of my half-nakedness. "I couldn't have asked for a more beautiful Mate," Gabriel said solemnly, oozing sincerity, and I gaped at him. I realized he'd never complimented my physical appearance before, and I hadn't known how much