Chapter 4: You were marked
Amelie met his piercing gaze and bit her bottom lip. "I–I thought you want to sleep," she murmured and furrowed her brows together. Her response didn't make any sense.
Gabriel walked to her with slow steps and stood before her. Lifting her chin, he made her look at him.
Amelie knew her hesitation could ruin everything. Steeling herself, she tiptoed and shut her eyes tightly before pressing her lips to his. The contact was brief, almost like a brush. The moment their lips met, she pulled away immediately while her heart hammered against her ribs.
Gabriel smirked, amusement flashing in his violet eyes as he ran a hand through his dark hair.
"Don't you know how to kiss?" he asked, his voice laced with teasing as he darted his tongue out to lick his lips.
"I do," Amelie replied quickly. She hesitated before adding, "You're just so tall... I can't reach it properly."
At her words, Gabriel moved without warning, lowering himself instantly.
Amelie's eyes widened in surprise. Her breath hitched as he now stood at her level, their faces mere inches apart.
"Who were you running from?" Gabriel asked.