Is this destiny?

In Becca's apartment…

Becca's phone was inside a purse in the living room, that is why she didn't hear when her father called. But Gabriel's phone was in the pocket of his pants, on the floor… somewhere…

Gabriel frowned when he heard the familiar ringtone. Who is calling him on Sunday morning? Based on the lack of sunlight outside, it's either super-early, or he slept the whole day.

His eyes landed on Becca who was sleeping soundly by his side. She is beautiful. He could get used to this... waking up by her side. People get used to good things easily.

Gabriel leaned toward his pants and placed one hand on the floor, to balance himself while reaching to pull his pants closer.

After fishing his phone out of the pocket, Gabriel saw that it was an unknown phone number, and he didn't want to answer, but he is already here so... he took the call reluctantly.

"Yes?", Gabriel said when he took the call and noticed that Becca stirred.

He liked that she didn't react to the phone ringing, yet she moved at the sound of his voice.

"Gabriel?"

Gabriel frowned. The person sounds familiar. "Yes… And you are?"

"This is Ben… sorry to wake you up, but I need to know if you dropped off Becca at her place last night."

Gabriel watched Becca who started moving more, and she groaned while stretching.

Gabriel swiftly moved closer and covered her mouth with his hand, making Becca's eyes spring open in panic.

In her sleep, Becca heard Gabriel's voice, and she was sure that she is dreaming. But then there was something soft against her lips and she was startled. Gabriel IS in her bed! Oh, gosh! She held her breath at Gabriel's next words...

"Yes, Ben… I dropped her off last night to her apartment."

Gabriel put his finger over his lips, indicating to Becca to be quiet and she nodded.

"Did you see her get in?", Ben asked.

Gabriel smiled. "Yes. I saw her get into her apartment."

"When was that?"

"Uhm…", Gabriel paused while thinking about the time he and Becca reached her apartment last night. "Around nine o'clock. Is there something wrong?"

"I hope not. I had a strange feeling, and she was not in her room, so I tried calling her to make sure she is fine, but she didn't answer her phone. I had all kinds of thoughts that something horrible happened to her, but I'm sure it's just my imagination. I am sorry for waking you up."

Gabriel looked at Becca whose eyes full of anticipation were on him. He could see that she is worried about her father calling him at this hour and he reminded himself to focus on the call. Does Ben know something? Probably not.

Gabriel was confident that he can handle this situation with ease. After all, he was trained to be the head of the Long family, and a slick tongue that can pacify people is part of that job description.

"Don't worry, Ben. I am sure Becca is fine because I saw her with my own eyes as she entered her apartment last night. Considering the current time, she might be sleeping, but she will call you when she checks her phone and sees missed calls. After she wakes up."

"Yes, I am sure that will be the case. Again, sorry…" Ben ended the call.

Gabriel kept his phone on the side table and met Becca's smiling eyes.

"Why did my dad call you?"

"He called you first, but you didn't answer… so he called me."

Becca blinked. "That does not answer my question, why did he call?"

Gabriel pushed a stray lock of Becca's hair behind her ear and smiled slyly. "He was worried that a wolf ate you up, not knowing that you are the wolf."

He chuckled at her shocked expression, scooted lower under the cover, and pulled her into his embrace.

Gabriel took a deep breath, inhaling her scent before saying in a half-whisper: "It's early, we should sleep."

Becca was not sure where to put her hands. He is naked! Well, they both are. Last night was steamy and she didn't think about it, but now… it's different.

"I don't think I can sleep like this.", Becca admitted.

Gabriel stifled a laugh when he saw that she is trying to hide her intense blush, and he had to mention: "You didn't have a problem sleeping like this last night… and you did so much more, sweet Becca."

Becca swallowed her non-existent saliva. He is right. They did all kinds of things. She lowered her head and smiled when she remembered the gentle words he murmured while cuddling her to sleep. She wondered, is this how a loved woman feels? Probably.

Her smile fell when she heard Gabriel's question: "Are you regretting it?"

"No, no…", Becca said quickly. "It's just… it's something new and I need to get used to it. Are you… regretting?", Becca asked even though his sly smile told her that he has no regrets whatsoever.

"What do you need to get used to?", Gabriel asked, ignoring her previous question.

"This… This… intimacy.", Becca stuttered as Gabriel's smile widened.

"Do you like it?"

Becca's breath hitched. "What?"

Gabriel spoke slowly while observing every detail of her face. "The intimacy… when I touch you… when I hold you… do you like it?"

"Yes.", Becca breathed.

"There is only one way to get used to it… we need to do it more often."

Becca's eyes widened when Gabriel slipped lower, disappearing under the cover completely, and she closed her eyes when she felt his kisses traveling over her body, charging up her nerve endings.

She became soft in his arms quickly, relaxing almost immediately, and eagerly awaiting to see what will he do next.

She didn't resist when he spread her legs open wide, and her head snapped up when she felt his breath at the cradle of her thighs.

"Gabriel it's… dirty…", the last word dissolved into a shudder that shook her soul as his tongue moved between her folds.

"There is nothing dirty between two people who love each other...", she felt the vibration of Gabriel's words, and then he continued exploring her with his tongue.

Becca plopped back into a pillow and struggled to breathe as Gabriel introduced her to another type of pleasure.

…

In Penny's and Ben's villa…

Penny watched Ben who joined her on the bed with a satisfied smile on his face.

She was not happy that she is awake this early, but she can't go back to sleep and there is no point in scolding him again.

"It seems you got ahold of Becca…", Penny guessed that must be the reason behind Ben's improved mood.

"No. But I spoke to Gabriel."

"What did he say?"

"He dropped her off at her place around nine o'clock."

Penny thought about how that is strange. Isn't that early? "Nine? Was he lying to get on your good side?"

"Why would he lie? Gabriel said that he saw with his own eyes Becca entering her apartment. Those are his words. And compared to anyone else who only grumbled about waking them up, Gabriel was understanding that I am only a concerned parent."

The more Ben spoke, the more Penny was suspicious. "Really? He was understanding? Was he awake already?"

"No. I woke him up."

"And he didn't curse at you or hang up?"

"Why would he do that?"

Penny looked at Ben and she can see that he is telling the truth, but… Why would Gabriel drop off Becca at nine o'clock? Penny remembers that the last time Becca wanted to stay until eleven and now they didn't have Ben hovering over Becca as a pressure to come early. Wait! Gabriel said that he saw Becca enter her apartment, that does not mean that he didn't enter with her. And any normal person would be upset that someone wakes him up this early on a Sunday morning. Gabriel's behavior points out that he is hiding something… or feeling guilty about something. Did Gabriel and Becca fight last night, and that is why she got home early? Or… did they spend the night together?

Penny wondered, should she discuss this with Ben? Absolutely not. There is no way that Penny will share her assumptions with Ben, because he would flip and storm to Becca's apartment that could either spoil the mood they have over there or he would find out that Becca is not there at all... a possibility exists that Gabriel took her somewhere else. Penny thought that it must have been romantic, considering that their date started with a big bouquet of red roses, and then Gabriel took Becca horse-riding.

"Why are you smiling so knowingly?"

Ben's question pulled Penny out of her thoughts.

"Nothing, nothing… I am happy that you solved your dilemma. That's it."

Ben pulled Penny into an embrace. "What a caring wife I have."

Penny hid her laughter behind a cough. How can Ben be so oblivious? But… maybe that is because he does not want to see it. For Ben, Becca will always be his little girl, no matter how much she grows up.

Penny looked up at Ben. "Yes. I am the most caring one, even though you woke me up this early. What are we going to do now? How are you going to compensate me?"

Ben smiled slyly and his eyes locked on her lips. "I can think of a way or two…"

Penny wrapped her arms around Ben's neck and enjoyed all the kisses and caresses and everything that came after.

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