Gabriela I swing my legs out of the bed, taking in the sight of myself in the mirror across from the bed. After our tryst in the greenhouse, Aaron was called away by Wren. I supposed it must have had something to do with Elijah, but when I questioned him once he'd returned to his quarters, he did not seem keen on talking. And quite frankly, I couldn't say I disagreed, because the moment his lips found mine and he pressed me against the wall, I lost all sight of everything too. My body still aches from our endless night of s*x—something that I know now is pertinent to the bond solidifying itself. Having been down this road before, I should be wary, but Aaron's claim, his acceptance...it fills me with hope. I do not fear Aaron will break my heart or my soul. He has proven he is more th

