Chapter 36 Rejected Alpha

• Chapter 36
• 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, keeping the rest of me still so she can sleep some more. She was exhausted, hurt, and scared. I'm hoping that is not the only reason why she kissed me. That use of that kiss was the most amazing thing I've felt in my entire life. She rolls a little in my arm to face me and nuzzles her face into my chest before letting out a little rumble in her chest. I smile at the affection knowing that even in her sleep she is enjoying my closeness, I watch her sleep for a while longer and my eyes still starve for her while she is gone.