Chapter 636
Gabriel and his wolf let out a low, shared growl as they climbed back onto the bed. Amelie pushed with surprising strength, flipping him onto his back and straddling his hips.
“Are you going to ride me?” Gabriel asked, a smirk tugging at his lips as she leaned down to kiss him.
“Of course,” she murmured against his mouth. Her hand wrapped around his length, stroking once before guiding him slowly inside her.
Gabriel groaned in a rough and deep sound. His hands found her thighs, fingers digging in to steady her as she began to move, riding him while rolling her hips.
Her fingers trailed slowly over the hard, defined muscles of his abdomen, taking in the sight of him beneath her.
“You used to be so shy back then,” Gabriel said, a lazy smile spreading across his face.
She started to rise, needing a moment to adjust, but he caught her waist and held her firmly in place. With a sharp thrust, he drove deeper inside her, pulling an unrestrained cry of pleasure from her throat.
“Gabriel—it’s too much,” she breathed, voice trembling as she fought to keep her balance. He sat up in one smooth motion, hands sliding to grip her hips, anchoring her against him.
“Don’t you like it?” His tone was low, edged with possession. “You should be used to me by now, mate.” He pulled out slowly, almost teasingly, then drove back into her with the same firm force, filling her completely. His mouth moved to her chin, his teeth grazing her chin before nipping it possessively.
The sight of her breasts bouncing with each thrust sent another surge of heat through him. He cupped one gently, thumb brushing over the sensitive peak, watching her reaction.
“Does it hurt?” Gabriel murmured, his lips hovering just an inch from hers, breath warm against her skin.
“Not anymore,” Amelie whispered back. Her hands slid up to his ears, fingers caressing the sensitive skin there as she pulled him into a deep kiss.
Their tongues met instantly, tangling together in a slow, hungry dance, the kiss growing more urgent with every shared breath.
“We have been like this here for an hour almost,” Amelie said, her hand grazing the surface of the water in the bathtub filled.
Gabriel’s arm snaked around her neck as he kissed her nape. He smiled seeing the cursed mark had disappeared. “The mark is no longer there, mate,” he murmured.
Amelie turned her head slightly. “Really p>
“Hmm. We forgot to check amidst all the chaos,” he murmured, chuckling to himself.
Amelie turned slowly toward him and pressed a soft, lingering peck to his lips. “We should check your scalp too,” she said quietly.
She rose onto her knees, the water lapping gently around her as her legs rested against the smooth floor of the tub. From this angle, Gabriel couldn’t look away, her skin flushed from the heat, the water droplets tracing slow paths down her body. His hand slid up her thigh beneath the surface, stroking the soft skin in lazy circles.
“It’s gone,” Amelie announced with relief as she examined the spot on his head. She lowered her gaze to meet his. “Why are you staring at me like that p>
Gabriel’s thumb brushed higher along her thigh. “I love you,” he said. “Everything about you is so damn beautiful. Just looking at you isn’t enough.” He paused, voice dropping softer. “I don’t know what I’d do without you. I can’t even imagine it, and I don’t want to p>
Before she could answer, he tightened his hold and lifted them both out of the water. He reached for a large white towel and wrapped it around her shoulders first, tucking it securely against her damp skin. Then he grabbed another for himself, knotting it low around his waist.
“Even I don’t want to imagine my life without you,” she admitted. Moving closer, she hugged him, her head resting against his chest. “Now, all we have will be good things coming to our lives. Trust me p>
Gabriel strode through the dimly lit palace corridor when he spotted Carlos approaching from the opposite end. The two men slowed as they met, exchanging a brief nod.
“How’s Amelie holding up?” Carlos asked. “She was shaken after facing Alex’s parents p>
“She’s doing much better now,” Gabriel replied. “I’ll deal with them myself. They won’t get any mercy from me p>
Carlos gave a small, knowing nod. “Their words hit her hard. She didn’t say much, but you could see it in the way she carried herself p>
Gabriel’s expression darkened. “I noticed p>
“And one more thing,” Carlos continued, stepping closer. “You need to make damn sure Alex’s parents don’t try to stake any claim on Noah. They’ve got no right, but grief makes people bold p>
“They won’t dare,” Gabriel said. “Not while I’m still breathing p>
Gabriel sensed Noah’s presence before he saw him that tugged at his instincts. He glanced ahead down the corridor.
His father was pushing the stroller with steady hands, Noah seated inside, his chubby arms waving wildly with pure, unfiltered excitement. His mother walked beside them, one hand resting lightly on the handle, a soft smile on her face as she watched her grandson.
Gabriel turned back to Carlos. “Let’s catch up later p>
Carlos gave a quick nod with a warm expression. “Sure. Enjoy your family time p>
With that, Carlos turned and headed down the opposite hall, leaving Gabriel to step forward.
“Dad, Mom, did Noah give you any trouble?” Gabriel asked, a faint smile already tugging at his lips as he approached.
“No,” Raidan answered right away, shaking his head. “He actually demanded we take him for a walk,” he added with a warm laugh, eyes crinkling at the corners.
“Pa!” Noah’s small voice rang out clearly. The toddler stretched both arms toward Gabriel, tiny fingers opening and closing in eager insistence.
Gabriel dropped to one knee without hesitation and lifted Noah into his arms. The boy immediately nestled against his father’s chest, his little head tucking under Gabriel’s chin while his hands fisted the thick fabric of Gabriel’s coat, holding on tight. Gabriel pressed a soft kiss to the top of Noah’s hair.
Gabriel cradled Noah closer, rubbing slow circles on the boy’s back as the toddler’s excitement began to settle into contented little sighs.
“Daddy was busy taking care of your mama,” he murmured to Noah, pressing another soft kiss to his son’s forehead. “Did you take a nap while we were gone p>
“He didn’t sleep a wink, dear,” Mabel answered with a fond smile, reaching over to gently brush a stray curl from Noah’s brow.
Gabriel chuckled under his breath. “Well, now he’ll sleep like a rock tonight. Good thing he didn’t wear you two out p>
Mabel’s expression softened, but there was a thoughtful glint in her eyes. “Gabriel… I’ve been thinking. Maybe it’s time you moved back to the palace permanently. Winter’s already here, and it’s colder than usual. Noah needs his grandparents close, needs all of us p>
Raidan gave a quiet nod beside her, clearly in full agreement.
Gabriel’s gaze drifted down to Noah, who had tucked his face against his father’s neck.
“I prefer San Ravendale,” he said. “As for visits, we’ll come see you both once or twice a month, like always. You’ll get plenty of time with him p>
Mabel let out a soft hum, lips pressing into a thoughtful line. She didn’t push further, though the faint disappointment lingered in her eyes for just a moment before she smoothed it away with another warm smile.
“Alright,” she said simply. “We’ll take whatever time we can get with our grandson p>