Rachel P.O.V
Well, I'm pretty sure Ethan was trying to kill me before Debbie ever got her filthy paws on me, after Gabriel told me about his conversation with Steve. It became clear that there would be no reasoning with Debbie.
And that she has absolute nothing to lose.
I've never heard of a wolf rejecting their mate hoping the one they want is their second chance mate. There are just so many variables, besides the fact that second chance mates are very rare to find. I've never met a pair of them or even heard of it happening. It's almost like the concept is some sort of myth, I won't pretend to understand what that girl is thinking, all I can do is train my ass off to beat her.
" Faster, Rachel !" Ethan yells as I try to dodge his blow, gulping in air as my lungs burn in protest." Debbie's is fast as fuck". You have to wear her out before you can launch an attack on her". He growls as he manages to swipe my belly. I huff in frustration and shove him, catching him off guard making him land on his ass. He scowled at me before pushing himself to his feet.
" Don't get mad at me". He starts, I'm doing this because I want to watch you shred that little girl to pieces. So get your fucking head on It. He yells as Gabriel walks into the gym, even though I'm hot, drenched in sweat and exhausted, the sight of him makes my heart flutter with excitement.
" He's right , sweetheart. Debbie is fast and methodical, but she relies too much on her brute strength". Gabriel points out and I nod in agreement.
" She's overly emotional, too arrogant. I can use that against her ". I say and both men look at me with pride.
" What?" I ask with a smirk. They both smile and look at eachother.
" Little Rachel". Ethan coos.
" Our girl is all grown up". Gabriel wails as they throw themselves in each other's arms and pretend to sob. I crack up at the sight, grabbing my already sore abdomen and falling to the ground.
"It feels good down here". I say, closing my eyes. " I think I will stay here".
" Not so fast, sweetheart. You have got more training to do". Gabriel says, grabbing my arm and pulling me up.
I groan and we continue to train.
After what feels like hours Gabriel and Ethan have decided that they have tortured me enough and set me free. Gabriel lifts me and carries me back to my room in the pack house, dropping me in the bed before turning the water on for a bath. He comes back to my room and knee before me in between my legs. He wraps his arms around my waist, tucking his face in my neck.
" You look so fucking sexy all hot and sweaty like this". He murmurs trailing his lips along my heated skin, I groan at the sensation of his lips on me, his closeness and the heat his body is putting off.
He tries his hand down my side to my hips and curls his finger under my shirt, his bare skin against mine makes tingle erupt at the spot and I lean forward to him, reveling in the sensation. I can feel his mouth curve into a smile on my skin.
" We haven't talked about what I said". He murmurs into my ear and I'm pulled out from my dreamy state.
" What?" I ask, eyeing me curiously.
" When I said I love you". He says with a sheepish smile, I smile in response and cup his cheek.
" I thought you just kind of ....say it, I wasn't sure if you meant it". I admit and his cheek heats under my gaze. He sat up and nuzzled his cheek against mine before turning his head to kiss me gently.
" I meant it, sweetheart , I don't expect you to say it back, I just want you to know that I love you". He says kissing me again before standing and going into the bathroom. I hear him fiddle with things as my heart tries to return to its normal beat.
Part of me wants to say it back, another part of me doesn't want to say it back because of how he treated me in the past. In all honesty I'm not sure there is a name for how I felt about Gabriel, but love seems about as close as it could get. He comes back out of the room and my eyes dart to him. He takes my hand and leads me into the bathroom, his hand skin under my shirt as he silently asks for permission to remove it. I lift my hand above my head, eyeing me hungrily as my heavy breast falls and bounces. He reaches up to palm one, running the pad of his thumb along my nipple. A little whimper leaves my mouth and Gabriel eyes flit to mine seemingly pulled from his daze. He smiles and encircles my waist, pulling me flush against him.
" You are so beautiful". He whispers and I smile shyly as I lift his shirt over his head, throwing it across the room and tracing the strong lines of his chest with my fingertips. I hear his wolf rumble low in his chest at the feeling of me admiring him,I run my hand along his chest up to his biceps, curling my fingers and trailing my nails down his arm. His eyes closed and jaw clenched as I moved closer, I wrapped my arms around him, sneaking my hand into the band of his shorts and running them around the front before slipping them down his body. His eyes pop open and gone is the cocky smirk I'm used to, all that is left in his eyes is a burning desire, flooding my Sense from sight,smell,touch to in my very soul from the bond that seems to be growing stronger on it on volition.
" Let's get you a bath". He whispers with his husky voice in need. I nod as I allow him to strip off my pants leaving us both naked, open and vulnerable to each other in a way we haven't experienced before.
I stepped into the bath and sank into the hot water and groaned as it relaxed my sore muscles. He slips in behind me and pulls me against his firm chest, I allow my head to tip back and relax against him. He lather soap on a washcloth and massages my shoulders before slipping down and giving my breast some attention.
He must think they need a lot of washing with the amount of time he spends on them.
He helps me rinse my hair before I turn around to straddle him, he groans when my heated core rubs against his firm dick. The feeling sends shivers of pleasure through my body and I can't stop myself from rubbing against him. He grips my hips tightly in a silent plea to take mercy on him, I stop my movement and wash his torso before tucking my face in his neck. He runs his hand along my back, cupping the warm water in his large hands and letting it fall down my back so I don't get cold.
I stay stuck to him for a long time, neither of us saying anything,we don't need to,we just need to relax and enjoy the closeness of each other,the simple intimacy. It is at that exact moment that I make an important decision.
" Come on sweetheart,let's get you back to bed,you need to get a good night's sleep before Ethan kick's your ass again tomorrow". He says with a gentle smile, I nod and stand the water rippling down my body, I didn't miss him watching the movement, his eyes darken before he pulled himself out of the thought . We snuggled into bed both still naked, he pulled me tightly into his side running his hand everywhere he can reach as if making sure I'm really there with him.
That this is real.
I tilt my head up to peck kisses on his collarbone and run my hand through his abdomen, running my fingers through the trail of dark hair that leads to his firm member.
' Gabriel ". I called to get his attention, his eyes popping open as he looked down at me. Even in the darkness of his night his eyes seem to shine.
" ?" He hums to reassure me that he's listening.
" I have decided something". I tell him firmly, making him smile.
" Oh yeah? What have you decided sweetheart? I take a deep breath before looking up to him.
" After this fight, if things go my way. I want to Mark you".