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I now knew that I loved Gabriel.

Therefore, nothing could happen to him.

However, I couldn’t go up there and be a distraction to him or get in Gabriel’s and his men’s way.

If I go up there. . .I go. . .blasting. I help, not cause more problems.

Another explosion rocked the foundation.

Oh my God!

Crumpled chunks of ceiling fell.

I closed my eyes, shook my head and selfishly wished he hadn’t left me down here alone.

Find your confidence. Damn it.

Then, the dungeon’s light shut off.

A pool of darkness swarmed around me.

I held in my scream.

I can’t stay in here. Somehow, I have to help.

Chapter 10

The Naughty List

Gabriel

My condo was a warzone.

A constant staccato of gunfire popped off in every direction. Savio and his people shot. And my men sprayed back. Bullets littered the carpet. Holes riddled the walls. The air had a thick, metallic taste as the scent of death and blood hung heavy in the air.

I crouched behind the bar in my living room, positioned next to Dog and waited for Savio to make his appearance.

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