Chapter 8

Three blocks later he slowed and turned shortly into an Alley that reduce between buildings, then continued in the equal Course on a new street.

Gabriel gripped the guidance wheel with thick hands that, until a second ago, she'd idea were stunning and strong and… and… no longer weapons.

In her mind's eye she watched him jerk that guy's head to the facet and heard the crack again.

She flinched. She still could not take a actual breath.

“Let me out,” she said via clenched teeth and a jaw that wouldn't move. “Now.”

“No, Amelia . They've got a perimeter. They're searching for you. And they lied to me about giving me time, which skill if they take us they'll cut up us up. I have to get you out of here.”

“Let. Me. Out.”

This wasn't her Gabriel, it could not be. Her Gabriel had a tender, mild smile that solely became warm when they had been searching at each other and no one else was paying attention.