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yes, I guess that's a good an explanation as any."
    She shook her head. "There are so many questions I want to ask you."
    "And I'll gladly answer. But for now…" He grinned, picked her up and tossed her.
    Gabriel laughed as she squealed and splashed into the water. He definitely wanted to talk to Augustus and maybe even Severin or Andre about what had just happened.
    She had not been affected by his touch in the normal way. All humans experienced some measure of pleasure or bliss from the touch of an Angel. All but her. Why was that?
    And that thing that happened. Time stopping. That was beyond remarkable. It was an ability every wizard or daemon he knew would love to possess. As much as Gabriel tried to stay out of all things political or strategic, he could not help but consider the worth of such an ability. Just as Augustus had seen how Layla could be beneficial to their cause, Gabriel now saw the same about Neveah.
    Severin was right. She could control time. Which made her… what?
    That was something he was going to find out.

Chapter Four
     
    Something happened this afternoon, while Gabriel and I were in the water. Well, something more than the kiss. As if that wasn't mind-blowing enough.
    But there was something else. It felt like everything went completely silent. I could hear my own heart beating, and the sound of his and the faint whoosh of our breath but I couldn't hear anything else.
    If that's any indication of the power of an Angel then making love with him might cause the damn planet to spin off its axis. I don't know that I'll ever forget that kiss, or even have another that will measure up to it.
    That's a depressing thought and almost makes me wish I hadn't kissed him. No, that's a lie. I wanted to from the moment I saw him, and I'll never regret it.
    I have to remember to tell Layla that she was wrong. I don't feel bliss when he touches me. I feel passion – god do I ever, but I don't feel bliss. Or do I? The world went silent. Is that bliss? It didn't feel like it. Bliss isn't feeling like you could rape a guy and that's definitely how I felt.
    I'll tell her later if I have a chance. For now, I'm grateful there were so many beautiful dresses to choose from because tonight I want to look my best.
     
    Nevaeh was waiting on the pool patio for Layla. She'd chosen a halter style dress with a fitted bodice and a fluted hem that brushed the tops of her knees. The colors of it were that of a peacock's tail in an iridescent fabric overlaying a nude lining. Luckily there had been as many shoes to choose from as dresses and she'd found a pair of strappy heels that were perfect.
    With the heels on, she was nearly six feet tall, which gave her a moment's concern. Being five foot, ten barefoot, she rarely wore high heels, afraid it made her stand out too much. She'd almost opted for a pair of flats but decided to be bold. The dress made her feel pretty and everyone's eyes would be on Layla and Augustus anyway.
    "Oh my god, you look incredible!"
    Nevaeh turned at the sound of Layla's voice. Layla and Augustus walked hand-in hard toward her. Behind them was Gabriel.
    "Are the heels too much?" She asked Layla when they drew near.
    "Not for me." Gabriel answered before Layla had a chance. He stepped around Layla and offered Neveah his arm. "Wanna be my date for dinner, beautiful?"
    Neveah gave him a smile and then looked at Layla for confirmation who nodded. "I'd like that. And you all look just beautiful."
    "Why yes, we do, don't we?" Gabriel grinned and dodged the soft punch from Layla. "So, let's go get this party started. I'm so hungry I could eat the side of the house."
    "You're always hungry." Layla teased as Augustus turned her to head back the way they'd come.
    Gabriel chuckled and placed his free hand on top of Nevaeh's as it rested in the crook of his arm. "You do look amazing, Heaven-spelled-backwards."
    "Thank you. And are you always going to call me that?"
    "Hmmm, no I think I might have a few other phrases