ALPHA'S HUMAN SURROGATE 42

GABRIEL

I stood still, eyes locked on Catriona, trying to figure out if she was teasing me or if this was really happening. God, I wanted this—wanted her—so damn bad, but I didn’t want to mess it up by rushing. It had been so long since I’d been with anyone, because no one ever compared to her.

I’ve imagined this moment countless times, but never once did I picture it happening in a secluded mountain pond.

That kiss had already done the damage—my body was practically on fire. She looked so beautiful standing there, her chest rising and falling, eyes darkened with desire. She gripped my hands in hers, voice barely above a whisper.

“Gabriel... I want you. Now.”

“I want you too, pumpkin. So f*****g bad,” I breathed.

“Then what are you waiting for?”

I didn’t answer—because I didn’t know. But she caug……