GABRIELLE’S POV The urge to ask the meaning of the words he whispered died when his mouth found mine. Fireworks exploded in my chest and I melted, my knees buckling underneath me. His grip on my waist was the only thing holding me upright. I didn’t know how it happened but somehow, my clothes were on the floor on the balcony, leaving me in just my bra and panties. I shivered as the sharp cold air seeped into my bones through my skin but his warmth replaced it before I could complain. My hands ran through his soft hair when his tongue slipped into my mouth, dragging a moan from me. I was drowning in his taste and in his scent, but I didn’t care. His arms wrapped tight around me as he kissed me senseless. When he pulled back, he stared into my eyes. “Don’t you ever leave me agai

