Raquel
We have to stop for the night just outside of Toulouse. Even though we trade off driving duty between Dad, Gabriel, and me, there’s only so much sitting on my ass that I can handle. By the time we find an available hotel, I’m practically vibrating in my seat, looking forward to stretching my legs.
Dad offers to take Odette out for a quick bite to eat and grab some supplies.
“I think you two need a chance to talk,” he whispers to me before he leaves, little Odette holding his hand tightly.
And then it’s just Gabriel and me.
He doesn’t even wait for the door to shut before he closes the distance between us, pulling me into his arms so he can crash his lips against mine. I meet him with equally feverish passion, glad to finally have this time alone with him.
“This is so much bett
