Chapter 143

I felt Gabriel's tension disappearing beneath my hands but he remained partially rigid, more from surprise than anything. Or so I hoped. The air in the room was thickening and I could not help but feel I was approaching something that would not allow me to turn back once I breached it. Is this really the right time? I asked my Wolf, but my tone was not very convincing, nor was the way I was thoroughly enjoying exploring Gabriel's neck and shoulders with my hands. Completing the Mating bond is natural. Especially now that Cain is right around the corner. What if something were to happen, and you never got a chance to Mark each other? The thought was horrifying and I pushed it away. But he needs time to think…and plan… He also needs his Mate. He needs the comfort we provide. I just…feel as if I'm being selfish, just because of my lust that hasn't been sated. It's making me act on hormones when I should be helping him plan.