Gabriel woke up with an intense desire to be with Lila. Meeting the White Witch made him nervous and anxious. He craved Lila’s presence and touch throughout the night, and waking up without her by his side made him ache for her even more. He hoped they would soon share a bed; that thought made him want to jump out of bed and run to her. But he had to wait for her to adjust, to be comfortable in his embrace.
Despite having a mountain of work, Gabriel decided to spend the day with Lila, bringing her breakfast in bed. He wanted to show her he cared and would take time out of his busy schedule to make her happy.
As he entered the guest bedroom, he saw Lila still asleep, her hair spread over the pillow. He couldn’t resist the urge to run his fingers through her hair and caress her cheek.
“Go
