Gabriel P.O.V

Waking up next to Rachel felt like I was still dreaming, her soft snores filled the otherwise quiet room and I kept my arms wrapped around her tightly. I was thrilled when she said she would give me a chance hopefully, that means no more pushing away. I'll understand if she still gets upset and angry sometimes, I don't expect her to forget the way I treated her in the past just because of the mate bond. Well, my side of the mate bond, knowing that she can feel it a little now too well, that amazing. I tuck my face into her neck to breathe her in,...