Chapter 7
Vivian's POV
We've been stuck here in this lodge for the past week. Gabriel has been keeping to himself, with the news of the passing of Alex he's not been the cheerful Gabe I know. This isn't how I imagined my small get away.
"Are you alright Gabriel, you don't seem like yourself." I place my hand on his shoulder in comfort.
"Yes, I'm fine Viv. I just thought we'd be looking over the Inn by now."
"I'm sorry to hear about your friend."
Gabriel sighs, "Alex I hardly knew the man, but I still fill like I need to pay my respects, I'm also worrying about the rest of the pack, they're supposed to arrive tomorrow morning."
There is one thing about Gabriel, he worries about too much, and he always worries about his family. I never did think he would be the family kind of man, but after I seen him look at me with Jenny's little boy my thoughts have changed completely. I laugh, thinking of Mr. Chadsey's name, Alex the same as Jenny's boy… kind of odd.
"What are you laughing at beautiful?"
My eyes stray into his, "Alex is named after Jenny's pup, and it's funny, but weird at the same time. Don't you think?"
He stands up from the bed, leaving me there while he goes into the bathroom to get ready for the day, I mean c'mon Gabe, and just think about it, we always name our first born sons after their fathers…"
Laughter is all I hear. "Viv, baby, I think you're over thinking this. Mr. Chadsey was eighty-six years old. Jenny would have been just a pup herself. She's also married, happily married."
"I'm not so sure about that Gabe." I say as I stretch my long legs, feeling the pull of my muscles.
"What do you mean, I shouldn't be so sure?" He's head pops out from the bathroom toothbrush in his mouth.
Within the past six months or so, Jenny married Bucky. I was her maid of honor on her wedding day, she looked so radiant, happy and young, just twenty-one. But, as time pasted on I could see the smiles turn into frowns as the days faded on, she wore more make-up. Which is unlike her, Jenny is the kind of woman where she didn't worry about her looks.
"I worry about Jenny, I think Bucky is abusing her, she's quieter these days, and she's not smiling as much. When she does, I can see the pain in her eyes, like she's hiding something."
Gabe spit into the sink walking back to the bed in his boxers. "I can check into it, if you want me too Vivian."
"No, I'll check. Jenny is like a sister to me, and I don't want anything to happen to her and little Alex."
There was a knock on the door, "Room service."
Handing Gabe his pants, open the door, letting Eric into the room with a tray full of pancakes, French toast, and bacon. Eric takes off the lid of the plate, letting off the smell of a fresh hot breakfast.
"My grandfather wanted me to get you; the roads should be cleared, along with the power being restored today."
Gabe and I grab a piece of beacon; "that's great, thanks Eric." He starts to walk out of the room but, I quickly stop him "How serious was Alex and his mate when they were together?" I linger on the question as I quietly chew on the beacon.
"For what I hear, they were pretty serious, Alex wanted to marry her but as you already know, she didn't want to have the responsibilities of a wolf pack."
"Or maybe, she was running from him, taking a secret with her."
Eric grins. "What sort of secret?"
I start to say this mysterious woman realized she was carrying his child and ran. Gabe stopped me. "She doesn't know what she's talking about, she's just interested by the story your grandpa mentioned."
Tucking his thumbs in his pockets, the young boys face read 'confused' all over it. "Okay, well the girls name was named Carla, Carla Moore; he turns back around after saying, "enjoy your breakfast."
Later in the evening Gabriel and I packed our bags to leave for the Inn. Luckily, the power did come back on so we were able to charge our cell phones. After turning on my cell, I notice there are five text messages from my mom. The first one, telling me to call her once we arrive, and the other four were pure panic. I sigh in frustration.
I reply to one of the text messages, telling her the reason behind me not calling. I'm sure she would have known about the snow storm. Maybe not, who knows.
"Are you ready wolf man?"
"Yes, I'm ready when you are." His eyes so blue and his smile breath taking, my heart starts to skip a beat, "Did I tell you how beautiful you look to today Vivian?"
"About ten million times today," I walk over to him and place my arms around his waist smelling the scent of him. "Well, you look gorgeous." I smile and kiss Gabe on the lips, firm, soft and passionate.
"I love it when you do that to me." Gabe places his hand on my ass, "Do what to you?"
"Kiss me like it's your last. It turns me on…" I skim my hand under his shirt, as he starts to kiss me in the crease of my neck.
"We shouldn't be doing this." I laugh as his lips start to go lower towards my breast, making my heart rate go up.
"It's your fault you started it… now you're going to pay." Gabe nibbles on my lip. Before I knew it my back is against the wall, my right leg around Gabriel's waist.
"Do you think we can do it quick? I want to see the Inn." I ask in a shriek. Gabe then picks me up and places me on the bed, striping my jeans, and wet underwear off.
Gabe unzips his pants and lids his manhood towards my wet folds and leans in completely. I moan slightly as he continues on with the rhythm, "God you're so tight Vivian, so slick."
I can feel myself getting closer as Gabe thrust deeper…
"Gabe! Oh God Gabe!" my breath starts to become louder, as I start to thrust with him. "I know, Vivian, I'm getting closer to. Vivian, look at me!"
I look at him, and I see his entire soul as we both release at the same time.
"Good girl."
Laughing now, "I've never got off so fast in my entire life," I say while trying to calm my breathing. "We could go again." Gabe kisses me again, but I quickly push him back.
"Let's go, I would like to see our new home." Sitting up, putting my clothes back on. "I love you, Vivian."
Turning around, Gabe looks at me. What did he just say? "Wait what?" Stomach dropping with complete shock on my face.
"I said I love you," Gabriel slow and sincere smiling, "I've always loved you, sense I seen you at the age of thirteen. And, I've never stopped loving you after that."
I think for a moment, how can I say that I love him too? I've always had feelings for Gabe. But, there were times when I just wanted to flip him the bird and not give a fuck. Gabriel is of course is a few years out of my age range. I almost fell for Axel, but he had to go and kill that girl at the valentine dance four years ago. He died in the course of being reckless and immature. Everyone keeps asking me if I was his mate, ha! If I were I would have had to cover his ass, like I was before. Or he would have probably been killed later on in his with the drama. Within these past few months, I've been happier, I smile and laugh and my drawings are a lot lighter instead of being surrounded by darkness and depression. It's all because of Gabe. I feel more like myself before my dad passed away almost eight years ago, he's helped me sort through the anger and sorrow I held for so long. And being with Gabe I realize that my dad was right, he is right for me, and I'm supposed to be with him for the rest of my life (unless something happens with me or Gabriel.)
Feeling a smirk on my lips I reply. "I love you too, wolf man." He kisses me placing me in his arms and twirling me around the room.
Luckily we were able to leave with anymore complications; both Gabe and I said our goodbyes before leaving the lodge. He was right, Gabe he said this place was safe and trust worthy and now I know he was right all along.
"Have you called Sarah?" my teeth shake from standing in the cold, I read the news paper and the weather section said the degree mark would be in the below zero all this week.
"She said that she was in the back, c'mon." Gabriel's hand laces through mine feeling the heat makes my knees melt, this is when I would change into my pallet at least I would have a fur coat.
"Jesus, Vivian you're hands like ice cubes."
"I'll live, it's better than dealing with silver bullets."
"Mr. Aimery!" I turn to see a middle aged woman in a drench coat, high heels, and a pencil skirt. Her black hair is pulled back in a tight bun; with bright red lip stick she looks decent for her age. She waves while slowly jogging to where we stood. In the sunlight I can see a gold wedding band on her finger.
"You must be Vivian, we spoke on the phone, and I'm Sarah. Let's go inside where it's warm.
I nod with a grim smile. We follow her into the house. As we walk in, I see a huge lobby, two story spiral stair case.
"I'll give you the tour, Mr. Chadsey took good care of it. I think it's a wonderful place to start your first B&B together as a couple."
"We haven't bought the place yet." I snap at her wanting to slap the grin off her face. With a laugh she continues onward towards the kitchen.
"Everything is newly installed, stove, microwave, refrigerator and a stainless steel stink. A lot of counter space as you can see."
The kitchen looked brand-new, copper pots and pans hung above the center counter top, I walk towards the cabinets. Plates, cups of all sorts: wine glasses, coffee cups are stacked neatly on the shelves. The room's fully stocked of what we need for cooking, I don't cook but I know Gabe likes too.
"And in the Dining Room it seats up to twelve people." I glance up Sarah gesturing towards the next area of the house.
"Are you sure this can only sit twelve? Surely not our pack is pretty large." Gabriel asks.
"There is another table in the garage if you need more seating."
He nods leading me into the living area, "This room here has a large fire place for cold nights. But I would only turn on the gas for emergencies."
Medium-large space, the colors are modern semi-bright with sky light blue, black and tan on the walls. Hardwood flooring looks to be cherry, curtains heavily hung in the open windows facing the north side of the room. The couch and love seat are black leather.
I'm curious as I ask, "Is there any chance Alex reinvaded the Inn? We thought this Inn would be in shreds."
"Yes, he started reinvading after the house became available on the market. I think he had nice taste if you ask me."
"Can you show us the upstairs?"
Sarah nods. I smile. "You can go ahead; I would like to have a word with Gabriel for a moment."
"Sure thing, just go up the stairs and to your right I'll be waiting."
After she leaves I turn around. "I love it, I love it I think we should place a bid."
Laughing Gabriel kicks around a dust bunny, "There is no need; I've already purchased the house. The purpose of the trip is for us to sign the deed."
I jump into his arms, excited "You should have told me."
"I wanted to keep it a surprise, or more so a gift."
"I love you Gabe, I can't wait to get started."
"Me either baby, me either."
Authors Note: I hope you've enjoyed reading this chapter, I promise its getting better. I'm trying my hardest to update my storylines before I go out of town next week. Luckily, I've found an editor/co-writer for my Borrower fanfiction. So, hopefully you'll see more updates from me. Have a nice day/night beta readers. Please place your reviews. BreakingDawn17
