la'

night," he said, looking at

h fear in my eyes. 'No this can't be, I can't lose my virginity to this man. I have to try and get

his pants. I started to thrash to get loose but it was no use. He star

go," I pleaded bu

e said, and I finally got a scream

said, slapping

sed my eyes, and all I could think about was Gabriel. I was bracing myself for the penetration, but it didn't happen. I opened my eyes to see G

riel

nswered, holding t

dson or granddaughter. Even your grandmother is waiting for a great-grandchild. You are 25

n't worry, I think yo

you want to spend your l

mind, "I think so, Mom. I got to

e, "Boy, what are you waiting for?

her. I went over and asked Alex where she went, but he had no clue. I saw that th

wrong with it," he lo

pacing back and forth until I saw the

in my stomach. I got a

he moment I left her at the bar, something twisted in my gut. I didn't know w

hat you're up against," Alex said,

ould see was red when I saw that man standing over her frail body. He was positioning himself to penetrate her. I lunged at him and started t

ng her back up and down. She grippe

n. When I saw her calming down, I tried to pull away, but her grip on my waist tightened, and I looked down

irst," she whispered, her voice t

eed to protect her. "Bella, are you sure about th

eyes glistening. "I don't

fisted in the back of my shirt as if she was afraid I might pull away. I didn't. Instead, I deepe

r body molding against mine as though she'd always belonged there. I laid

e of her neck, savoring the way her pulse quickened beneath my mouth. Her breath hitched, her fingers s

I pulled back just enough to look into her eyes again. "If you want me to s

m of a desperate kiss and h

trembling yet unyielding, made my chest tighten. She wasn't just choosin

d take care of her, cherish her, love her. The night s