Gabriel

Because I enjoy building playlists I figured why not give you all the chance to subject yourselves to this one?

Now I know what you're thinking, 'who gives a non-GMO gluten free vegan fuck about what songs you like to listen to while trying to reach your word count on Gabriel's story?'

well, friend - I agree. And yet here we are. So let me take you on a magical musical journey through links and my all-over-the-place music taste with explanations no one asked for;

Los Tiempos van Cambiando - This cover fits Gabriel's whole vibe pretty much on the dot. Spanish is very similar to the language he grew up speaking, and also happens to be the only language he enjoys singing in (new bit of character info there, you're welcome). That and he loves acoustic, laid back music.

Head Underwater - Reminiscent of how Gabriel was treated throughout his teen years and continues to be, as well as how his relationship with Christian develops throughout the story.

Land of the Living - This reminds me of Christian and Gabriel's relationship as they grew up as teenagers together. It's optimistic and has a kind of hope in it that I feel like only Christian could make Gabriel feel, especially the line 'I was born to be free/you were born to free me'. Christian was the one to save Gabriel's life but as a result became the reason he's been tied to the royal family for so long, and yet he's the only one pretty much that can free him after certain events in their story unfold. I have a lot of feelings about these two, God help me.


Us - This is on the playlist simply because it describes pretty well how loyal Gabriel is towards the Prince. He would drop every and run to him, he'd give his life to keep him safe. Cries.

Demons - This is Gabriel in a nutshell. While he's made peace with what he is, what he's not okay with is Christian really seeing him as a Lycan - Christian is the only person who's shown him kindness and respect since he was sent away from his family, and while he knows what Gabriel is, Gabriel's terrified of Christian seeing him turn and then turning on him, or worse, feeling afraid of him.

Monster - Similar reason to 'Demons' tbh.

Long Lost Century - A much quieter, softer addition to the list, this was the song I was listening to when writing a particularly emotional scene between Christian and Gabriel.

Feel Invincible - Gabriel and Christian's relationship is built pretty solidly on supporting each other and building each other up. They both get a lot of shit from the people around them (granted for very different reasons) and so in a way they've become each other's reason to be brave and each other's reminder that they're stronger than they give themselves credit for.

Not Gonna Die - Hahaha, soo Gabriel gets really put through the wringer in his story. I'm really awful to him, I'm a terrible person - but yeah this song is A+ accurate for him in that respect.

Nobody 'cept you - It's a love song and suits them both, so sue me.

Brave - A song just for Christian! Sums him up nicely!

Take Me to Church - Just a gorgeous song that fitted a scene I was writing recently.

Come Healing - So, there's a part in the story in which Gabriel is subjected to a rather horrific beating, and Christian finds him and helps him afterwards. Lots of hurt, lots of comfort, but in general it's just a very minimal, very pretty song that fits the quieter moments between them.