Courtney's POV
"What did you say to the poor girl?" Alpha Gabriel asked after Skyla and the triplets were completely out of sight.
"Nothing but the truth," I said dismissively.
"Courtney?" He said seriously.
"I'm your wife, honey. Don't you trust me?" I said sweetly. I got up and sat on his lap seductively.
"I love you, honey," I whispered.
"I love you too, darling," he said.
He's so easy to distract, as usual. Pretending to be in love with him was one difficult task, but he bought it. Well, not really… my witch friend had handled that part well since I couldn't compel him.
"I'm going for a run," I told him.
"Really now? A run?" Gabriel mocked.
"Yes. What's the problem?" I asked innocently.
"People like you don't usually go on the run," Gabriel deadpanned.
"Well, if I'm going
