My Dark Knight (COMPLETED)

Chapter 4

((EDITED 5/16/2016))

A/N: First of all, I'd like to say thank you SO MUCH for all of the votes and comments! Made my week :) I wasn't going to finish this chapter until later this week but I decided to get it up early because of how many comments I got. You're welcome.

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"Skylar."

Hearing that deep, husky voice speak my name sent shivers down my spine and made me tremble in a way I never would have anticipated before. My Wolf purred deep within me and I had to bite my lip to keep myself from making a similar sound. The moonlight made Gabriel look ethereal, bringing definition to the strong bone structure on his face and his sculpted muscles. Once again, I simply couldn't believe that fate had given me such a physically perfect other half.

Although I felt lust stir within me my rapid heartbeat could be partially attributed to nervousness. I could not forget my dislike for him and I was unsure how to act or respond.

Gabriel had made no move to further approach me and was simply standing several yards away, studying me. His deep black eyes and facial expression were unfathomable as he examined me. I felt heat rise on my skin as our eyes met again. Was I passing his inspection? Was I good enough? The petty part of me wondered if he was disappointed that I wasn't a stunning beauty. Perhaps someone like Anne would be better for him in that regard. My Wolf snarled at the notion and I winced inwardly.

Unsure what else to say, I merely echoed his statement.

"Gabriel." The name felt delightful on my tongue and I noticed Gabriel tense, a flicker of surprise crossing his features. My Wolf's purring grew louder; she much enjoyed saying her Mate's name aloud. I had no doubt that he wasn't used to people calling him by his name. To everyone else, he was just Alpha. To me, even with the mere handful of words that had passed between us, I felt the inevitable sense of familiarity that came with discovering one's Mate.

A few more seconds passed with Gabriel remaining unusually still. The normal sounds of the forest seemed to have dimmed in comparison to my racing heartbeat.

Gabriel slowly took a step forward, then another, before stopping again. He stared at me, his dark eyes reflecting the unusual emotion I had seen in them earlier. It was disbelief and relief, almost awe, as if he had found something that had once been lost. I couldn't help but feel perplexed at his reaction.

My nervousness increased again and I shifted position. The silence was becoming oppressive and my lust was unfurling once more as my body recognized our closer distance. I knew I had to say something to break the heavy quiet between us. Without thinking, I blurted out the first thing I thought of.

"I'm sorry I ran."

It was a simple apology but I meant every word. Despite my dislike and distrust for the power-hungry leader in front of me, the logical side of me knew it would have pained me to see him run away if our roles were reversed. Mates were not supposed to run in opposite directions upon meeting. I was surprised at the lack of anger on his face; I had abandoned him in front of both packs, after all.

Gabriel's stare intensified as he took a couple steps closer. We now stood less than ten feet apart. I could see every detail from his high cheekbones to the contours of muscle beneath his clothing. I swallowed, hard. My Wolf was pushing to get out as I felt the crackling tension between us.