Chapter 250: Throbbed with need
**Mature Content ahead**
Amelie was quick to wrap her arms around his neck, drawing him in with a soft, knowing smile. Gabriel felt the warmth of it against his skin as she leaned closer, her hair cascading over her shoulders and brushing his cheeks like silk.
He slid his arm around her waist, pulling her gently onto his lap. The moment her body settled against his, he noticed it, her rich scent. It was stronger than before.
His breath hitched when she pressed her lips to the side of his neck, first licking the hollow just beneath his jaw before placing a soft, lingering kiss there. A growl escaped his throat, his arms tightening around her.
She gasped when his hand instinctively cupped one of her breasts, now fuller and tender from the changes blooming within her body.
"They’ve gotten bigger," Gabriel murmured in a low voice as his other hand moved to her blouse, slowly undoing the buttons with patient care.
Amelie looked into his eyes, her hands gently cradling his face again. "Gabriel... I feel your scent more strongly these days. It pulls me in."
He met her gaze, something primal flickering in his eyes. "Even I feel it now. Your scent has changed. It’s richer. Wilder... it drives me crazy."
Without another word, Gabriel eased them both down onto the mattress. He made sure she was resting comfortably on top of him, her body nestled against his, their legs naturally tangling with each other.
His hand moved to the back of her head, fingers slipping through the soft strands of her hair. And when she leaned down to kiss him.