GABRIEL'S POV

I've been sitting here watching her sleep for hours now.

"Sophia. Sophia." I called softly to the sleeping woman. I could hear her breathing lightly and I knew she was still asleep. She was hidden under a thick blanket, curled up tightly with her back to me. She was so close to me, but she never stirred. She was still and her breathing so slow. I ran my hand through her hair, gently brushing it away from her face. I leaned my head close to hers and inhaled deeply. I would never forget the scent of her shampoo.

I kept my eyes locked on hers, unable to look...