Chapter 117

"This isn't a joking matter," was Gabriel's snappish reply. "Calm down," I said, feeling a burst of annoyance. The alcohol spurred me on, the fuzziness in my brain preventing me from really thinking my words through. "I would never do that to you. I am faithful to my own Mate." My tone was incredibly bitter. A very visible expression of hurt flitted across Gabriel's features and he turned away, hunching his shoulders. My sense of compassion kicked in and I felt a prick of guilt, which caused me to make an attempt to lighten the mood. I knew I shouldn't have said that. Again, the drunken babble began to emerge as I tried to think of anything to take that expression off of his face. "….Besides, you're way hotter than any guys here." ' Really, Skylar? That's what you came up with? I wasn't sure if it was my conscience or my Wolf speaking. Gabriel's face was absolutely priceless as he stared at me in open incredulity, as if h