0010 Her voice was low , and sultry . Even dangerous . And Gabriel feared that . His hands clamped around her waist , as though he couldn't decide whether to drag her closer or push her away , His chest rose and fell heavily . It was clear that he was fighting himself . A part of him wanted her , desperately and hungrily . But another part screamed no screamed for control , for distance . Isla's heart pounded wildly . For once , she felt in control . She wanted him to feel what it was like to be shaken , unsettled and desperate . Neither of them spoke . The silence was loud , filled only with the sound of their heavy breathing . For the first time in a long time , Isla felt Gabriel's eyes burning into her - not with coldness , not with hatred , but with hunger . The kind of hunger a man feels for his loving wife . And she wanted more of it . She wanted all of him , and he wanted him to see that her love was still alive . She wanted him to fight alongside her , not against her , to fight for their marriage instead of killing it . Yes , he was fighting demons . The ones she couldn't name . She saw it in his eyes . She was touching something deep inside him , something he thought was untouchable . And that thought amused him , frightened him , and tempted him . He opened his mouth , ready to speak , but Isla silenced him the only way she knew how . She crushed her lips to his . His grip tightened on her waist , and his breath hitched . The battle inside him stopped as he kissed her back . It was hard , almost savage . Her tongue pushed into his mouth , and he lost control , kissing her like a starving man . Isla melted into the kiss , her body pressing against his . She was alive in his arms , her heart beating in a wild rhythm . She wanted him , only him . Her husband . She pulled back only to lean closer again , pressing her chest against him , suffocating him with the warmth of her breasts hidden under her clothes . His hands shot upward , urgent , and rough . Finding her nipples that pressed stiffly against her dark tank top . His thumbs rubbed over them , making her gasp . Then his hands slid down , impatient , pushing off her jacket and tugging her top upward until she sat in nothing but her black lace bra . His eyes darkened instantly . His lips lowered and closed over one nipple through the lace , sucking hard . A shiver shot through her body . His other hand massaged her other breast , slowly , making her arch against him . For a moment , Gabriel wasn't the cold , distant husband . He was a man drowning in need . But then , the shrill sound of his phone cut through the silence . The ringtone screamed loudly , and worse , the name that flashed across the screen pierced Isla's heart . " Delphine , love . " Isla's body stiffened , her heart falling straight to the floor . She pulled back at once , her hands trembling as anger and pain boiled inside her . Without a word , she climbed off him , her breath , her chest heaving Gabriel leaned back , his head pressed against the seat . He let out a long breath , almost like he was frustrated at the moment . Slowly , he answered the call " Yes , " his voice softened , calm , the kind of voice Isla had never heard directed at her Her chest tightened as she fixed her top and jacket , covering herself again . She didn't even look at him Her hands wrapped around her own body , holding herself together while her eyes stung with tears . 0010 +25 BONUS " Now ? " Gabriel's voice dropped , and for a brief second , his eyes flidkdd toward didiel Hedinked his lips slowly , locking eyes with her for a few seconds . lisla's tears brimmed , threatening to spill , but she didn't let them fall Slid was angry but more than that , she was broken . She had been fooling herself all along . Fooling herself that maybe just maybybehoorddldtilblove her But no . His heart bbelonged elsewhere . His heart belonged to Delphine.o Her hands clenched tighter around her arms . Her body shook as silent tears finallylylkidatowheelcheeks . Okay Give me fifteen minutes . I'll be with you shortly , " Gabriel said softly into thephinediefererending the call . The car slowed to a stop . They had reached home.e Issiappened the door quickly , stepping out before he could say anything . But she tumedeback , landsplokein alshaking voice Moom / wants to sees tomorrow morning . She said it's urgent and importantt . " Sadidn't wait for a response . She already knew where he was going , who he was goingtot hieraasas opqiot fighting him toothtashbeart was already lost , and nothing she did could bring it back.k Tsseeypaun themorning , " Gabriel said behind her . Bashaddidn't hear him fully . 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