章 551: A Husband

She felt the warmth of his touch through her thin shirt, his firm hold both comforting and electrifying as she looked up at the man who had caught her.

"Gabriel," she whispered, her voice barely above a breath.The scent of his cologne enveloped her, something uniquely him. For a brief second, her anxiety melted into a confusing blend of relief and awareness as she realized how he had caught her so effortlessly.

Autumn's heart skipped a beat as she looked up, her gaze meeting his calm one. In that instant, she felt a rush of familiarity wash over her, as if she had known him all along and trusted him.

And then he smiled at her as he asked with concern, " Are you alright?"

Autumn nodded and answered," Yes. I am. Thank you."