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Gabe's POV.

Caleb had some pressing matters about the packs ability to withstand any surprise attacks.

I wasn't in any hurry to go home to my empty house so I agreed to stay back a while.

Grace was downstairs with Matt.

Matt...

She has spent almost every waking moment with him, either going to the lake or playing games. Its probably because they are closer in age than she is with the others.

"You mean you." Zayn added slyly "but we both know that's not a good idea, remember this morning?"

I pressed my mouth in a grim line as I was forced to remember the very thing that I was trying not to replay in my mind. I still want to strangle Zayn for the stunt he pulled.

She had jumped on my back and in all honesty, I didn't mind.

She was smiling genuinely. After what she confessed at the lake I was glad she was happy.

But then I found myself flushed against her soft body. It happened so fast and that when what was happening finally struck, Zayn had fought free and had began...

Let's just say when she scrambled off me, He wasn't ready to let her go just yet. Before thinking I had pulled her down and was on top of her. She was breathing hard causing her breasts so move against me and just as I was going to loose it...

"I'm sorry don't be mad."

Those words shocked back some sense into me.

She thought I was angry when Zayn was here basically imagining her underneath him utterly naked, screaming as we...

Dammit!!

Anyways that's when I realized something.

She was innocent.

So innocent it had confused me at first. but then considering her former life. She hasn't any experience with men.

Actually she wouldn't know lust if it hit her in the face.

She thought I was angry for Christ's sake!!!.

I have to be more careful around her. I concluded as I zoned in back onto what Caleb was saying.

"So that's it, its late I need to get some sleep, you should too." He said.

I nodded, got up and left his office.

I was walking past a door when I heard a whimper. I was going to ignore it when I heard something like sheets rustling on the bed.

Maybe its Matt and Grace and they're...

I shook the thought from my head, no she wasn't like that.

Then something she'd offhandedly mention once popped up in my mind

Grace has nightmares...

I pushed the door opened and when I saw her I was shocked into action quickly fearing she'd hurt herself.

I shook her by the shoulders until her eyes flew open, I watched as her eyes registered fear that melted to show relief. She flung herself at me and I wasted no time in wrapping my arms around her.

"He came for me" she sobbed out "and I couldn't scream for help."

She was hysterical.

"Shh, its okay its just a dream."

"Gabe, I'm scared." She whispered.

I waisted no time in consoling her. "I'll keep you safe shh." I meant it.

She nodded and buried her face in my shirt.

I sat there and listened as her breathing slowed down. It became even, and steady. She's asleep. But before I put her down I took a moment to study her in my arms.

Her hair was wet with sweat and her face was slightly pink from the heat, it had a light tan that made her look golden.

She looked beautiful...innocent.

That one word spurred me into action. I got up and tried to lay her down.

Tried..being the operative word.

She suddenly woke up and when she did she grabbed wildly at me, holding onto my shirt like her life depended on it.

I hated to see her like this...so afraid.

"Don't go" she begged.

She didn't have to ask twice, I was positive I would have done anything she asked in that moment...anything.

"Anything huh." Zayn teased. "I know what I'd be glad to do, I'd pull up her little skirt and..."

I swear I have nothing to do with Zayn's personality. If you haven't noticed he's more on the perverted side of things.

He annoys me to death sometimes.

"Shh go to sleep, I'm right here." I answered back.

She lied down and I made sure to go to the other end of the bed. Lying on my back. I stared up at the ceiling wondering how I ended up here.

"She sure as hell got me feening for that cookie, come on Gabe let me have some fun. All you gotta do is roll on top of her and I'll do the rest." Zayn said.

Before I could tell him to bug off. I felt her up against me, she had moved over so her body was now up against mine basically sharing body heat. I'm sure to her it's just an innocent move but Zayn was already planning positions he'd try out.

I tensed, what if he made me do something? What if I lost control? I was tempted to shove her away as images of me and her tangled in these sheets flooded my mind.

Oh god!

I noticed I was tense. I tried to loosen up, thinking of Hope so I'd be normal again and Zayn would behave.

I internally sighed...its so puzzling that she trusts me so much.

I don't want to hurt her.

I really don't but she's making it too easy, putting her trust in my incapable hands. Doesn't she know that I have no experience in a situation like this. So much innocence and cluelessness is rare and it makes me feel like a monster, for imagining these things.

I am a monster.

She would hate me if she knew what I did to the rogue that killed Hope. She'd leave me, running as far as possible.

"Sleep Grace."

The faster she fell asleep the quicker I can get away.

***
I don't know when I fell asleep but I was aware I was still in her bed when her delicious scent filled my nostrils.

I had awakened when I felt her get up off the bed. I was sleepy and tired and I could probably be imagining all of this. I mean, I'm in Graces room!

The sound of water running filled the silent room. Apart from that my breathing was the only other sound present.

Not long after she climbed back into bed. I wasn't sure if she felt better but I'm sure that I would do anything to make her feel better, safe.

I reached out and wrapped my hand around her waist. She's never going to feel alone once I'm around.

She tensed.

"Sleep Mia Bella." I murmured.

She immediately relaxed.

You'll be okay. I'll keep you safe. Always.

                          ___________

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Since Gabe's POV is rare I decided to do it so you'd understand what he was thinking when his eyes changed and when he was in bed with her.

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