Gabriel froze, his usually calm eyes wide with astonishment.
Madeline rose on her toes and kissed him.
He didn't move.
When only two inches remained between them and their breath had tangled together, her expression suddenly changed.
She shoved him away, stumbled to the trash can, and threw up.
Gabriel's fingertips curled. His face turned cold for a moment, and he went back to the car.
Madeline had only drunk half a glass of strong liquor, but nothing came up. Her stomach burned.
Pain made her more alert.
She came back to her senses, guilty, and opened the passenger door to climb in.
"About that..."
Before she could say more, Gabriel hit the gas.
"Seat belt."
She nearly hit the windshield and scrambled to pull her belt on.
A faint awkwardness filled the car.
Several times she
