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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.
