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Gabriel
My thoughts were a storm of lightning and flame. And then she appeared. Tabitha, my light in the darkness. My fire in the night. My mate. She sighs and shudders against me, and I hitch her closer. The ancient coins slide under my feet. I could take her right here, right now—
“Sir?” Hess calls from the mouth of the cave.
I ease back from Tabitha’s sweet lips. “Yes.” I don’t take my gaze from hers. There’s love swirling in her eyes, and it nearly drops me to my knees.
“The wolf pack is here, sir. To assure Miss Tabitha’s safety.”
My mouth works. It’s hard to find the words, but I do. “We’re coming out now.”
“Leaving some clothes for you here at the mouth of the cave, sir.”
I lean on Tabitha as we make our way over piles of coins and gemstones. She finds the clothes and hel
