CHAPTER 43- TERRITORIAL

**AUTHORS POV**

"In the car. Now. Please." Sydney drawled in a low, punishing tone that made Gabriel's throat bereft of moisture.

*It's your chance, Gabriel. Give her what she's asking for. You know you want to. Gabriel, do it.*

Gabriel's hands folded into fists as multiple sweet, tormenting thoughts ravaged his mind.

*Show her how much you burn for her. If she decides to run away tomorrow... Capture her and lock her up just like you did to your wife.*

Gabriel jerked out of her hold suddenly. He leaned into the driver's seat and panted softly.

No, no, the past wouldn't repeat itself. She was too much for him to risk losing.

Sydney looked ahead, refusing to look at him. Afraid too. Was there something wrong with her that threw men off? He looked like he was going to catch some deadly virus if he didn't move away from her.

Gabriel looked at her; his dark eyes softened. He knew what was going on in her head. She was too transparent; it made him nauseous.